Description
**FP&A Manager, China**
**Position Summary**
The FP&A Manager is a key member of the China FP&A organization, responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and business insights to support strategic decision-making.
This role partners closely with Functions, and Regional Finance teams to provide financial guidance, challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure delivery of financial commitments. The position also plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, digital transformation, and continuous improvement across FP&A processes.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Financial Planning & Forecasting**
+ Lead annual Budget, Latest Estimate (LE), Forecast, QBR and Long-Range Strategic Planning (LRS) processes.
+ Coordinate cross-functional inputs and ensure alignment with regional and global financial targets.
+ Consolidate financial submissions and provide clear management recommendations.
+ Ensure integrity and consistency of financial assumptions across stakeholder groups
+ Deliver concise and insightful storytelling around financial performance and business outlook.
**Performance Management & Business Insights**
+ Monitor business performance through monthly and quarterly reviews.
+ Identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to leadership.
+ Support executive decision-making by translating complex data into meaningful recommendations.
+ Develop financial scenarios and support strategic decision making through quantitative analysis and business modeling
+ Evaluate new initiatives, business cases, organizational changes, and productivity opportunities.
+ Drive financial discipline while enabling business growth and strategic priorities
**Digital Finance & Continuous Improvement**
+ Drive FP&A process improvements and standardization.
+ Enhance financial reporting capabilities through Power BI, automation tools, AI solutions, and digital dashboards.
+ Improve efficiency, transparency, and quality of financial insights through data-driven solutions.
**Qualifications**
**Education**
+ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
+ Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills.
+ Experience with planning systems such as Anaplan, Hyperion, SAP, or equivalent tools.
+ Experience with Power BI, data visualization, automation, or AI-enabled analytics is highly desirable.
**Experience and Capabilities**
+ 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Business Partnering, or Finance Controlling.
+ Experience in multinational companies; healthcare/pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
+ Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial modeling.
+ Resilient, agile, and growth-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly, learn continuously, and perform effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to stakeholders across all organizational levels.
