Overview:

As part of our continued growth across Asia, we are expanding our FP&A team to support rapid market development in our growth markets such as Thailand and Taiwan. This role will work closely with both the central finance function and local market teams, providing critical financial insights to help steer commercial and operational decisions.

The FP&A Analyst – Growth Markets will report to the FP&A Manager and will act as a business partner to key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with commercial acumen, enabling data-driven decision-making and proactive financial support in these high-growth markets.

Roles and Responsibilities

Business partnering

• Act as a key FP&A contact for Growth Market leadership teams, working closely with country managers and department heads.
• Lead detailed variance analysis and performance reviews for these markets, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Support new club openings, deal evaluations, and expansion proposals through financial modelling and scenario planning.
• Advise on pricing, cost structures, and ROI for strategic initiatives in each market.
• Provide responsive, real-time support for ad-hoc financial requests from the business.

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

• Drive the monthly forecasting process and annual budget cycles for assigned markets.
• Build and maintain robust financial models that align with operational realities and strategic plans.
• Develop monthly management reports and dashboards that provide clear insights into financial health, growth metrics, and performance KPIs.
• Work with Accounting to ensure accuracy of data, accruals, and market-level P&Ls.
• Analyse cost behaviours and propose cost-optimisation strategies tailored to the local business landscape.

Cross-Market Collaboration & Improvement

• Partner with other analysts in Core and Franchise markets to share best practices and build consistent FP&A processes group-wide.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of FP&A tools, templates, and reporting automation.
• Engage in projects that improve financial visibility and process efficiency across regional teams.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. CFA, CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in an FP&A or financial analysis role; multi-market exposure preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong Excel/financial modelling, proficiency in reporting tools and systems (e.g. Power BI, Netsuite, Anaplan, or equivalent).
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of business drivers, operational KPIs, and financial levers within a retail or multi-site environment.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to explain complex financials clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Team Orientation: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across geographies and cultures.
• Proactivity: Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Salary Range: for this role is RM6K to 6.5K