Regional FP&A Manager

​11 - Decision Support Manager 3
Req ID: 138957
Remote Position: No

Band: 11 
Region: Asia 
Country: Thailand 
State/Province: Chonburi
City:  Laem Chabang

General Overview

Functional Area: FIN - Finance
Career Stream: DEC - Decision Support
Role: Manager 3
SAP Short Name: MG3
Job Title: Decision Support Manager 3
Job Code: MG3-FIN-DEC
Job Level: Band 11
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Regional FP&A and Business Partnership Manager to join our finance team. This key role is perfect for a sharp, strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to partner effectively across plant finance teams to drive financial performance and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring a robust blend of financial planning, analysis, and business partnership expertise, offering actionable insights that will enable decision-making at the regional level and beyond.

As a trusted advisor to business leaders, you will work closely with various departments (legal, procurement, supply chain, operational, customer facing teams, technical controllership, logistics etc) to ensure financial strategies are aligned with business objectives, identify growth opportunities, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis:
Lead regional financial planning cycle, including annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term planning. Monitor and report on financial performance, highlighting variances and advising on corrective actions.

Business Partnership:
Act as a strategic business partner to key regional stakeholders, including customer facing, operations, procurement and other teams, providing insightful financial analysis to guide business decisions, support growth strategies, and optimize resource allocation.

Business Insights & Decision Support:
Deliver actionable insights based on financial data, market trends, and performance metrics. Recommend data-driven strategies to optimize operational efficiency, improve profitability, and mitigate financial risks.

Financial Reporting & Dashboards:
Oversee the preparation and presentation of regional financial reports, executive dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management. Ensure accurate and timely reporting to support business objectives.

Forecasting & Scenario Analysis:
Develop dynamic financial forecasts that consider various scenarios and help guide business decision-making. Partner with business leaders to align financial projections with market conditions, business initiatives, and strategic goals.

Process Improvement:
Continuously assess and improve financial processes, systems, and controls to increase efficiency and ensure alignment with best practices. Champion the automation of financial reporting and analysis to streamline operations.

Strategic Projects:
Lead or support key strategic initiatives and projects across the region, providing financial analysis, modeling, and recommendations to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Foster strong relationships with functional leaders across the region team as well as Ops VPs to align financial strategies with business needs, helping to drive value and enhance overall business performance.

Key Requirements:

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or professional finance qualification (CFA, CPA, etc.) is a plus.

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a similar FP&A or finance business partnership role, with a proven track record of driving strategic financial decision-making in a regional or global context.

    • Strong preference for manufacturing experience

    • Must have worked in MNC environment, ideally region environment

    • Able to work in a fast paced environment

    • Good english speaking skills

    • Experience with SAP will be a bonus

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights.

  • Excellent financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.

  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams.

  • Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel (e.g., pivot tables, macros), with experience in ERP and BI tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Tableau, Power BI).

  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.

• Personal Attributes:

  • High level of intellectual curiosity and the ability to approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.

  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change in a fast-evolving business environment.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and gain trust across all levels of the organization.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a dynamic and expanding company.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and new ideas are encouraged.

• Flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Notes

If you are a driven, highly analytical professional with a passion for business strategy and financial performance, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the success of the business.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a high-caliber finance professional to contribute at a strategic level and be a key player in driving business growth across the region.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.