Senior Financial Business Planning Analyst, Regional Cross Border

About the Team

The Cross Border FP&A team owns the financial blueprint for Shopee’s cross-border business across Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Latin America. We build the models behind the forecasts — orders, GMV, take rates, P&L — and partner closely with business leaders and Group Finance to make sure the numbers tell the real story. If you like being the person who can explain why the margin moved, what’s driving the next quarter’s outlook, and where the business should be placing its bets, this is where that happens.

Responsibilities

Forecasting and Budgeting:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities (e.g. orders, GMV, take rate, P&L, etc.)
• Collaborate with business partners to gather inputs and assumptions for monthly budgets and ad hoc forecasts
• Consolidate and analyse financial data to provide accurate and reliable forecasts
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial health and performance against targets

Business Performance Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of topline, revenue, cost, and margin trends to identify drivers and areas for improvement
• Evaluate pricing strategies, customer acquisition costs, and promotional activities to optimise profitability
• Provide insights on business trends, industry benchmarks, and the competitive landscape to support strategic decision-making

Financial Reporting and Insights:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management
• Provide insightful commentary and analysis on financial results, highlighting key trends and business drivers
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with various departments to ensure alignment of financial goals with operational objectives
• Work closely with the regional FP&A and Group finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and resolve any discrepancies
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop and track key financial metrics, targets, and initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; A master’s degree is advantageous but not required
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in financial/business planning and analysis, preferably in the e-commerce or related industries
• Fast learner, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment

Tagged as: Excel, Financial Modeling, Forecasting