Asia FP&A Director

Our client is a European industrial companyBased in ShanghaiLead the Asia FP&A team, own regional annual operating plan, quarterly rolling forecast, P&L variance analysis, business partnering for window covering & architectural products business. Deliver executive financial insights, CAPEX review, pricing analysis, new market / M&A business case, regional consolidation & board pack preparation. Drive finance transformation, system improvement and develop FP&A talents.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & ForecastingOwn the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the Asia region, ensuring alignment with global corporate objectives and regional priorities.Lead the aggregation of Monthly Performance Review materials, setting guidelines and ensuring timely, accurate reporting from commercial and operational finance leads.Build and maintain robust, scalable financial models to support scenario planning, investment decisions, and strategic initiatives.Performance Management & AnalysisAnalyze monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date performance against budget and forecast, highlighting key variances, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.Provide commercial insights on revenue, cost, and margin performance, acting as a strong advisor to ensure financial implications are clearly understood prior to critical decision-making.Develop and monitor KPIs and dashboards that link operational performance to P&L outcomes, driving accountability and continuous improvement.Business Partnering & Strategic SupportPartner closely with regional sales, supply chain, product, and operations leaders to deliver actionable insights and influence strategic decisions.Support pricing, investment, and cost optimization decisions with detailed financial analysis and business cases.Drive cross-functional collaboration on strategic projects, ensuring financial discipline and alignment with corporate goals.Systems, Process & GovernanceChampion the automation and visualization of financial and operational metrics using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to enhance forecasting accuracy and transparency.Ensure data integrity and governance across financial systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, EPM).Maintain and improve internal controls for the region, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and local statutory requirements.RequirementsBachelor in Finance/Accounting; CPA/ACCA/CMA preferred10+ years FP&A experience, at least 5+ years in regional leadership role, multinational manufacturing / industrial / building materials industry preferredSolid Asia regional finance experience covering China, SEA markets; deep knowledge of P&L, margin analysis, financial modeling, business caseFluent English, strong presentation & stakeholder management skillsSAP / BPC / Cognos experience; advanced Excel & power BIAbility to travel across Asia Pacific