Planning Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Summary

Suntory is a global leader in consumer-packaged goods, renowned for producing and distributing a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages, premium spirits, beer, wine, and wellness products worldwide. With a history dating back to 1899, we are driven by a profound purpose: to inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature.

Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage (SPVB) is a strategic alliance between PepsiCo Inc. and Suntory Holdings Ltd. since 2013.

At Suntory PepsiCo VietNam Beverage, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all employees. We strive to provide equal opportunities for employment, development, and advancement regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and age. We are continuously working to cultivate an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bias, and we welcome all individuals to apply for roles at Suntory PepsiCo.

JOB SUMMARY

Providing Financial projection, analysis and recommendation to support for Management decision making. This role requires working closely with cross-functions to achieve business targets. This role requires deep business understanding, strategic thinking, functional analysis excellence, and interpersonal and communication skills. 

Job Responsibilities

- Lead the development of AOP, MTP and forecasts.
- Work with VP - Business Development and CFO to plan budgets and forecasts for strategic business initiatives that achieve sales, market share and profit targets. 
- Anticipate problems and develop contingency plans: identify risks/opportunities and recommend changes in support or strategy.
- Proactively provide Senior Management with insights and data analytics to drive impactful business decisions. 
- Control forecast accuracy of monthly and year-end financial statements.
- Manage & Review monthly operation review (OR) for Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain with insight analysis support (Scorecard). 
- Take high-level responsibility for all operating reports such as MBR presentation & BOD presentation, and specific presentations (if any).
- Perform variance analysis and complex finance activities including monthly and ad hoc financial statement analysis and commentary, and scenario modeling, international competitors benchmarking. 
- IBP process lead for finance cycle.  
- Play key roles in people development projects across finance that support corporate initiatives/objectives; identify and implement best practices across finance functions; develop processes to improve efficiency or increase analytical capabilities.

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Skills and Experience

- University Graduate; Master in Accounting/Finance,  ACCA are preferred (Finance/Business bachelor's degree from an accredited university. MBA and/or Professional Qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA) is a plus)

- 7-8 years of relevant experience 

- This role requires deep business understanding, strategic thinking, functional analysis excellence, and interpersonal and communication skills. 

- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Proficient in computer usage: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Results-oriented, takes initiative to get things done
- Exceptional analytical and numerical skills
- Fluent English both in speaking & writing