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Finance Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Finance Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Johnson ElectricChina, Hong Kong
21 days ago
Job description

Johnson Electric is committed to driving sustainable growth and creating long-term value for our stakeholders. We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic FP&A Manager to support the financial planning, forecasting, and business analysis processes. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills, fluency in English (both written and spoken), and exceptional presentation abilities to communicate insights to senior leadership and stakeholders. This role will drive budgeting, cost analysis, and decision support to optimize operational and financial performance in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning, with a focus on manufacturing cost structures, production efficiency, and inventory management.
  • Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business decisions, including product costing, capital expenditure (CAPEX) analysis, and ROI evaluations.
  • Analyze financial and operational KPIs (e.g., gross margin, production yield, overhead absorption) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Partner with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to provide data-driven insights and cost optimization strategies.
  • Prepare monthly / quarterly management reports with actionable recommendations, including variance analysis against production budgets and forecasts.
  • Develop and present high-quality board papers and presentations on financial performance.
  • Deliver clear, concise, and compelling financial presentations to executives and stakeholders, translating manufacturing financials into strategic insights.
  • Create executive dashboards and ad-hoc reports to support operational efficiency and profitability improvements.
  • Present financial results and forecasts in a way that aligns with manufacturing KPIs and business objectives.
  • Work closely with Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Units to align financial plans with production goals and cost control initiatives.
  • Drive digitization within the FP&A organization

Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
  • 8+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, or cost accounting, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
  • Manufacturing industry experience preferred (e.g., cost accounting, production finance, supply chain finance).
  • Advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros, complex modeling).
  • Proficiency in BI tools (e.g. Power BI) and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) with experience in manufacturing modules.
  • Knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation methods.
  • Fluent English (written and spoken) with exceptional communication and storytelling abilities.
  • Strong presentation skills (PowerPoint / Google Slides) for executive audiences.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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