fp&a specialist.

• Lead the comprehensive annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for VMM, ensuring strict alignment with corporate financial targets and operational plans.

• Monitor and analyze budget performance in real-time, identifying all significant variances and recommending corrective actions to enhance cost efficiency.

• Challenge operational stakeholders constructively to justify budget requests and promote a pervasive, cost-conscious culture throughout the VMM unit.

2. Financial Analysis & Strategic Insight

• Conduct thorough risk management by analyzing the organization's financial strengths and weaknesses.

• Perform post-implementation financial analysis to assess the effectiveness of strategies and drive continuous process improvement.

• Develop and refine the local financial strategy in alignment with the broader corporate strategy.

• Assist the Finance Coordinator in providing financial support for high-level strategic decision-making.

3. Data Management & System Proficiency

• Build, manipulate, and consolidate complex datasets using advanced technical tools including Power Query and Power BI.

• Utilize proficiency in SAP and BW systems to produce reliable data and create actionable reports and dashboards for management review.

• Assist in the development and refinement of budget models and tools to continuously enhance financial planning capabilities and accuracy.

4. Stakeholder & Compliance Management

• Act as the main budget focal point for VMM, coordinating actively with cross-functional teams (Operations, Maintenance, Procurement) to consolidate inputs and validate all financial assumptions.

• Assume full ownership and accountability for VMM budget discipline and performance tracking.

• Ensure rigorous compliance with internal financial policies and procedures, providing necessary support for audits and internal reviews.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or relevant fields.

• Professional certification (e.g., CMA, CPA) is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in budgeting, financial planning, or detailed cost analysis.

• Prior experience in industrial or manufacturing environments is a plus.

Technical Expertise:

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Query, and Power BI for data consolidation and visualization.

• Strong working knowledge of SAP and BW (Business Warehouse) or equivalent ERP systems.

Key Attributes:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across different departments.

• Exceptional analytical skills, precision, and the ability to work independently to manage multiple tight deadlines.

• Willingness to travel (50% frequency) to Lumut Port for work, with all business travel costs covered by the company.