Overview
Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist Jobs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam at POPS
Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist
Company: POPS
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
I. MAJOR FUNCTION
To support the Group’s financial planning, performance management, and decision-making by delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, robust forecasting, and effective business partnering across functions
II. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting, Planning & Performance Management:
- Prepare and deliver monthly consolidated management reporting packs for Group leadership, including variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.
- Analyze business performance, identify key risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve financial results.
- Coordinate the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning across business units.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of Group financial models, assumptions, and performance dashboards.
- Monitor key financial and operational KPIs to support timely business decision-making
Finance business Partnering & Investment Analysis:
- Build financial models and perform feasibility analysis for new projects, content investments, licensing deals, and strategic initiatives.
- Partner with commercial, content, marketing, and operations teams to evaluate revenue performance, cost efficiency, and profitability by business line or project.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support investment decisions, pricing discussions, and resource allocation.
- Translate financial data into actionable business recommendations for stakeholders
Governance, Process Improvement & Ad-hoc Support
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, reporting standards, audit requirements, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Support management presentations, board/investment materials, and ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, automate recurring analysis, and enhance data quality and efficiency within the FP&A function
III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, management reporting, or business controlling; experience in media, digital content, entertainment, e-commerce, or technology is a plus.
- Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio) is a plus.
- Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Vietnamese.
- Professional qualifications such as CPA, CMA, CFA, or an MBA are a plus.
- Familiarity with AI tools or automation tools that improve reporting, data analysis, or workflow efficiency is an advantage.
