FP&A in Shopee stands for Forecasting, Planning, and Analysis. Slightly different from our counterparts in corporate finance, where FP&A stands for Financial Planning and Analysis, we emphasise more on problem solving and less on financial knowledge. In a way, we are internal consultants for the highest level of management, reaching as high as to the CEO.
Job Descriptions:
- Project-based role focused on identifying and implement solutions to improve key performance and financial metrics
- Conduct deep-dive analysis on internal issues of management concerns including spearheading internal projects to support the firm’s strategic objectives
- Work on ad-hoc projects and assignments with the most efficient execution
- Do forecasting, planning & analysis on firm’s key performance & financial metrics
- Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and manage databases/data systems
Qualifications:
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing – in English
- Demonstrated aptitude for analytics
- Proficiency in Excel
- Experience in SQL is a plus
- Experience in financial modelling is a plus
