Fp&a Manager, Apac

**Why Valvoline Global Operations?**

Valvoline Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil.

As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions.

Our corporate values of **care**, **integrity**, **passion**, and **excellence** shape everything we do. Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve great.

**Careers for the Driven**

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a **Financial Planning and Analysis** (**FP&A) Manager**, APAC reporting directly to the Vice President Finance APAC. This is a hybrid opportunity, max of 2 days remote per week.

The FP&A Manager is responsible for monthly, quarterly & annual financial performance analysis and reporting and will also lead the annual fiscal year budgeting process for APAC and interact with respective clusters viz. ANZ, China, Rest of Asia & India.

Provide financial planning & analysis support to business by managing business reporting by consolidating & analyzing results for APAC, monitoring progress against key, identifying trends, progress against key drivers, assisting to drive accountability to deliver to Plan on a consistent basis & recommending actions to management.

In addition to financial responsibilities this position should be strong with accounting principles, have good analytical and problem-solving skills. The FP&A Manager will be expected to partner with all stakeholders internally with FPA network, COEs, Cluster Managers, facilitate monthly review of business results and be accountable to deliver the consolidated results of APAC.

**How You’ll Make an Impact**

**Forecasting
- 30% of the time**
- Monitoring of business performance (Actual vs Budget vs Prior forecasts)
- Prepare & submit monthly profit forecasts for the region along with key drivers & commentary
- Communicate & present data findings in a concise & understandable method
- Complete all global financial reporting within specific agreed timelines - creation, analysis & distribution

**Business Support
- 30% of the time**
- Assist with analysis as required by the business
- Perform analysis of all the marketing schemes, rebates & deductions
- Analyze volumes, margin, and other variances, recognize trends and/or anomalies
- Some of the key deliverables, (but not limited to)
- Segment / Country level profitability
- Customer level profitability
- Product Mix Analysis & tracking
- Gross Margin bridge, and other such reports
- Seller wise performance tracking & reporting

**Budgeting
- 15% of the time**
- Facilitate annual budgeting process for business & departments - Preparation & coordination of annual budget process for all relevant entities
- Work with Cluster Heads for sales forecasts, Supply Chain group on cost estimates & capex, HR for on headcount and other key departments for other costs, ensuring completion within corporate deadlines

**Cost Management
- 15% of the time**
- Perform analysis of all the expenses / deductions. Work with closely with respective in country teams to ensure all the transactions are recorded correctly & in correct cost center
- Prepare, review & distribute Cost center accounting reports to all key stakeholders

**Adhoc Reporting
- 10% of the time**
- Any adhoc global report or business & process support

Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion

**What You’ll Need**
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics (or other closely related field)
- CPA/CA/MBA strongly preferred
- 5+ years’ of experience - including 2-3 years’ experience in financial analysis, (MNC and/or Big 4 experience preferred)
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Knowledge of accounting software (e.g. SAP) preferred
- Good analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Solid understanding of financial management and accounting.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team of both onshore and offshore resources.
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask various requests or projects, meet deadlines and proactively communicating status updates
- Good problem-solving skills, demonstrating ability to quickly understand issues and offer alternative solutions

**What Will Set You Apart**
- Experience in consumer products, oil & gas, or manufacturing a plus
- Aligned with and has demonstrable achievement across VGO’s core values - Care, Integrity, Excellence, Passion & Unity
- Drive performance culture, leads the team, delegates, and