Sr. Analyst, ISC FP&A (SEA)

Job Description

Role Overview
This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of the COGS PL .

It combines financial planning, forecasting, and cost controllership with strong cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing and supply chain teams.
Unlike traditional reporting roles, this position plays a forward-looking role in shaping cost structures, margins, and key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities
COGS Controllership Planning
#Own the COGS PL, including materials, conversion, and logistics costs
#Lead preparation of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts
#Build visibility on cost drivers, risks, and opportunities impacting margins

Forecasting Decision Support
#Drive accurate forecasting to support pricing, margin, and cost optimization decisions
#Translate financial insights into actionable recommendations for business teams
#Partner with stakeholders to evaluate cost scenarios and business trade-offs

Performance Management
#Analyze actuals vs plan/forecast and highlight key variances
#Provide structured insights on cost performance and efficiency levers
#Ensure strong financial rigor in monthly and quarterly performance reviews

Factory Cross-functional Collaboration
#Work closely with plant teams to identify and drive cost-saving initiatives
#Support standardization, harmonization, and efficiency improvement programs
#Partner with procurement, supply chain, and operations teams on cost optimization

What Makes This Role Unique
#Direct ownership of a large-scale COGS PL (high business impact)
#Opportunity to influence margin, pricing, and cost strategy
#Strong exposure to factory operations and supply chain decision-making
#A blend of FPA, controllership, and business influence - not just reporting

Ideal Candidate Profile
#CA / MBA (Finance) with 3-4 years of experience
#Background in FPA, supply chain finance, plant finance, or costing
#Strong understanding of cost drivers in manufacturing / supply chain environments
#Experience in forecasting, planning, and financial analysis
#Ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders and influence decisions

Preferred Experience
#FMCG / Manufacturing / Pharma / Consumer businesses
#Exposure to COGS, product costing, or supply chain finance
#Experience working with plant teams or operations stakeholders

Key Skills
Financial Planning Analysis (FPA)
COGS Controllership / Product Costing
Forecasting Budgeting
Variance Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Business Insights Decision Support

Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

Headquartered in Singapore, Mondel z International s Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is comprised of six business units, has more than 21,000 employees and operates in more than 27 countries including Australia, China, Indonesia, Ghana, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Seventy-six nationalities work across a network of more than 35 manufacturing plants, three global research and development technical centers and in offices stretching from Auckland, New Zealand to Casablanca, Morocco. Mondel z International in the AMEA region is the proud maker of global and local iconic brands such as Oreo and belVita biscuits, Kinh Do mooncakes, Cadbury, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Milka chocolate, Halls candy, Stride gum, Tang powdered beverage and Philadelphia cheese. We are also proud to be named a Top Employer in many of our markets.

Mondel z International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Finance Planning Performance Management

Finance