Senior FP&A Analyst - Aviation, Asia Pacific

Primary ResponsibilitiesAccountable for the financial analysis of Aviation Business:Key financial metrics: Net Sales, GM, SAG, EBIT, FCFKey finance liaison and business partner for Aviation leadership team:Business partner with Aviation General Manager, Supply Chain team and Sales teamLiaison with Key Finance team of countries: Singapore, Australia, Japan, China, India and ThailandWork with Thailand Finance in understanding Thailand cost structure and contributing to driving cost savingsGeographical coverage: All AP countriesJob ResponsibilitiesLead Aviation financial forecast and reporting process:Coordinate monthly rolling forecast processPrepare monthly financial review (MOR) as per Regional AP and Global Aviation requirementReview current forecast and analyze variance to Prior Forecast, AOP, Prior Year etc.Review actual result and analyze variance to forecastCoordinate with GBS/ Controlling and related Functions for major deviations; understand drivers for major deviation and identify required actions planProvide forecast view update on Weekly Flash Report and EV1 ReportEnsure financial numbers, both actual and forecast are correctly reflected in the Region TM1 system and Global Essbase systemLead Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process:Coordinate with Supply Chain for 5-Year demand forecastCoordinate with Thailand Finance for factory cost assumptionsLead the discussion with GM and Sales Managers for Pricing planPrepare AOP review package as per Regional AP and Global Aviation requirementEnsure AOP numbers are correctly reflected in the TM1 system Manage Month-End Closing process:Coordinate with countries Controlling team to ensure required provisions are created timelyCoordinate with countries Controlling team for any intercompany entriesCoordinate with countries Controlling team to ensure financial data accuracy and timely reportingPartner to Management and other Functions to drive improvement in sales/profit growth, cost savings and cashflows:Develop, track and perform variance analysis of key performance measurements. This includes periodic performance reports covering areas such as volume, sales, margin, pricing, SAG, capital expenditures, AR, Inventory etcProvide impactful financial insights and analytics. This includes pricing trend and impact, volume impact and product/ customer mix strategyWork together with Supply Chain team to drive cost and inventory reduction. This includes understanding fluctuations in demand vs production ticketing, drive alignment on what’s the right inventory level and items contribute to improving forecast accuracy and etc.Identify key areas where we can drive cost savingsPricing ManagementLead the pricing review process; annual pricing plan, quarterly pricing update reviewTrack pricing plan implementationQuantify pricing strategy impactCoordinate with GBS Master Data team for price set-up in SAP systemFinance lead in the capital investment project and CPEM analysis:Prepare feasibility study/ capital project evaluation for any Aviation investment projectsTrack major investment projects’ capital and expense to ensure alignment with Budget Collaborate with Thailand Finance in driving optimal V-priceReview new Thailand standard cost and check for any significant changesReview new Thailand V-price and identify impact to Thailand Export-A EBIT recovery and total Aviation PLEnsure standard cost and V-price are correctly and timely updated in the SAP systemIssues resolution where arise:Disputes resolutions: working with Sales team and Customers for any claims or pricing disputesWork with Legal and Commercial on any company administrative efforts driven by insolvency (e.g., VB airlines, MAS airlines, and etc.)Drive the Process ImprovementLead the process improvement through review current processes and identify opportunity of improvement to drive efficiency and effectiveness. (e.g. pricing, forecast accuracy, reporting etc.)Develop the analytical tools that valuable to Management for decision making and strategy settingSmall scale project management or close follow up of actions to ensure execution. E.g., regular team meeting on updates on activities against milestones behind costs reduction, inventory optimization, forecast accuracy, and etc.Job QualificationsDegree or Master in Finance / AccountingProfessional accounting certification from relevant accounting bodiesMore than 5 years' experience in FP&A and AccountingBusiness partneringStrong accounting knowledge Knowledge, understanding, and practical skills in relevant systems (i.e. ERP system - SAP preferred), MS Office products, TM1, EssbaseInterpersonal skills that establish and maintain excellent relationships and credibility quickly. Creates team atmosphere while achieving key objectives.Demonstrates a high level of understanding of how key decisions impact the business and forecasted operating results/cash flows.Persuasive and determined when it’s the right course to do, agile when its requiredStay firm and be the speaker of the true when it is the right thing to do, even it means impacting the financial negatively; uphold the integrity and compliance principles as the core believes pillarExpertise in use of analytics and visualization software in analysing data and building dashboard (e.g., Tableau, R, PowerBI, SQL)Excellent analytical / statistical skills – able to perform data modelling analysis to generate impactful insightsGoodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.