FP&A Manager - APAC

About HARIBO Asia Pacific

HARIBO is a worldwide leader in fruit gums and licorice, known for creating joyful moments for consumers around the globe. To support its expansion across Asia-Pacific, the company has set up regional entities in Singapore, South Korea, Japan, China, and Australia.

With a strong commitment to its brand, people, and long-term growth, HARIBO Asia Pacific is working to become one of the main growth engines for the HARIBO Group while staying true to its mission: “Kids and grown-ups love it so — the happy world of HARIBO!”

As the business invests further in APAC and looks to accelerate growth, this role offers the chance to contribute to building a sustainable, high-performing regional business in a multicultural environment with room to develop and make a meaningful impact.

Role Overview

The FP&A Manager will lead planning, consolidation, and performance management activities across APAC, supporting a portfolio of more than 20 markets. This position serves as a key finance partner to the APAC leadership team, delivering insights on financial performance, targets, forecasts, and strategic priorities. The role reports to the Director of Controlling & FP&A in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of FP&A activities for HARIBO Asia Pacific, including regional planning and performance tracking.
• Act as a reliable finance partner to the APAC leadership team by translating financial results into actionable business insights.
• Manage the consolidated APAC P&L, covering monthly reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, rolling forecasts, and assessment of risks and opportunities.
• Create and refine financial models and planning frameworks that improve decision-making and performance visibility.
• Strengthen and standardize planning, reporting, and analytics processes across markets.
• Lead one or more finance excellence priorities such as pricing, new product development, cost of goods sold, or trade spend optimization.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to support performance improvement and provide practical recommendations.
• Coordinate with global headquarters and ensure regional reporting aligns with group requirements.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a similar discipline; CPA or MBA is an advantage.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business controlling, ideally in FMCG or retail.
• Solid background in financial planning, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Practical experience using analytics tools such as Power BI and improving systems or processes.
• Exposure to ERP environments, with SAP being preferred.
• Strong analytical ability, structured problem-solving, and effective communication skills.
• Comfortable influencing stakeholders and working in a matrixed, multicultural setting.
• Highly proactive, detail-focused, and able to handle several priorities within tight timelines.
• Must be based in Singapore.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite position in Singapore. The role is part of a regional APAC finance structure covering more than 20 markets and requires close collaboration with local teams and global headquarters. The position is intended for a professional who can support growth, improve reporting standards, and contribute to a sustainable regional business.