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Senior Financial Analyst

CHN - Shanghai - Shanghai Full time

The Senior Financial Analyst – Regional FP&A role sits within the Regional FP&A team and plays a dual mission: 1) act as a Finance Business Partner (BP) to support a small division with strong commercial and P&L understanding; and 2) serve as a digital champion within the region, actively driving and participating in finance digitalization and process optimization initiatives.

This role offers strong exposure across functions and businesses, providing a total company view and a solid platform for future career growth within FP&A, commercial finance, or transformation roles.

This role is ideal for a high-potential FP&A professional who enjoys combining business partnering with digital innovation and wants to grow within a dynamic regional finance organization.

What you will do:

1. Finance Business Partnering (Division Support)

  • Act as the primary Finance BP for a designated small division, partnering closely with business leaders to support decision-making.
  • Develop a solid understanding of the business model, key commercial levers, margin drivers, and SG&A components.
  • Perform monthly actual vs. forecast analysis, identify risks and opportunities, and provide clear, actionable insights.
  • Support rolling forecast, annual budget, and strategic planning processes in collaboration with regional and division stakeholders.
  • Provide analysis on topline, gross margin, cost structure, and operating income, linking financial outcomes to business drivers.

2. Digitalization & Process Optimization (Digital Champion)

  • Act as a digital ambassador within the Regional FP&A team, proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight quality.
  • Participate in and support finance digitalization projects, including reporting automation, data visualization, and planning tool enhancements.
  • Leverage tools such as Excel, SAP, Power BI, and emerging digital / AI-enabled solutions to streamline FP&A processes.
  • Continuously challenge existing processes and drive process simplification, standardization, and optimization.
  • Demonstrate curiosity and passion for AI, digital finance, and new ways of working, with the ability to learn quickly and apply ideas pragmatically.

3. Other Regional Ad-hoc tasks

  • Will have opportunities to take on various ad-hoc tasks or projects

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Management.
  • Typically 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, management reporting, or commercial finance, preferably in a multinational or matrix environment.
  • Hands-on experience in business partnering and performance management.
  • Technical & Analytical Skills
  • Strong understanding of P&L mechanics, including revenue, margin, and SG&A drivers.
  • Solid financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills; strong Excel capability is required.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and data / visualization tools such as Power BI is a strong plus.
  • Interest or exposure to digital, automation, and AI applications in finance is highly desirable.

Soft Skills & Mindset

  • Agile, fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment.
  • Strong ownership mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach.
  • Effective communicator who can translate complex financial information into clear business messages.
  • Collaborative team player, comfortable working across functions and managing constructive challenges.
  • Passion for continuous improvement, digitalization, and process optimization.

Why Join the Regional FP&A Team

  • Gain a total company and regional perspective, beyond a single business or function.
  • Work closely with senior finance and business leaders across divisions.
  • Be part of a team that values agility, digital innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Exposure to diverse topics including performance management, transformation projects, and strategic initiatives.
  • A strong platform for long-term career development within FP&A, commercial finance, or finance transformation roles.

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