Description

About Us

BJAK is Southeast Asia's largest digital insurance platform, headquartered in Malaysia with operations in Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan. Through Bjak.com, we help millions access affordable and comprehensive insurance by simplifying complex financial services through technology.

We are lean, ambitious, and focused on solving meaningful problems at scale. Our investments in AI, automation, and digital infrastructure power our mission to make financial services faster, smarter, and more accessible. If you're excited to work closely with leadership, drive clarity through numbers, and influence strategic decisions across borders, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and analytical FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Manager to lead regional financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across multiple countries.

This role is critical in strengthening financial visibility, improving forecast accuracy, and delivering actionable insights that support business growth and strategic decision-making. You will partner closely with senior leadership, country finance teams, and business stakeholders to translate financial data into clear, decision-ready narratives.

A strong foundation in accounting and prior audit exposure (external or internal) is highly valued, ensuring data integrity, reporting discipline, and strong alignment between financial plans and actual performance.

Key Responsibilities (FP&A Manager)

• Lead regional FP&A activities, including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning across multiple countries
• Consolidate and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance, providing clear variance analysis and insights to leadership
• Partner closely with business units and country finance teams to support performance management, cost optimization, and growth initiatives
• Develop and maintain FP&A dashboards, KPIs, and financial models to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, financial reporting processes, and data quality across regional entities
• Conduct scenario analysis, sensitivity modelling, and business case evaluations to support strategic initiatives
• Ensure alignment between financial plans, management reporting, and statutory results in accordance with corporate standards and accounting principles
• Work closely with accounting and finance operations teams to ensure consistency between forecasts, budgets, and actual results
• Provide leadership with insights on key trends, risks, and opportunities impacting regional performance
• Support ad hoc strategic projects, including market expansion analysis, investment evaluation, and due diligence

Requirements (FP&A Manager)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is strongly preferred
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial planning, performance analysis, or management reporting
• Prior background in audit (external or internal) is a strong advantage
• Proven experience managing regional or multi-country FP&A responsibilities
• Strong understanding of IFRS / GAAP and how financial reporting connects to planning and forecasting
• Advanced financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities
• High proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP and reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate across cultures and functions
• Self-driven, analytical, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Fluent in English; additional regional languages are a plus

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation aligned with your impact
• Fast-track career growth with direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making
• A flat, high-ownership environment where initiative is valued and rewarded
• A collaborative, ambitious team that values speed, clarity, and excellence
• The opportunity to shape meaningful outcomes in a high-growth regional fintech powered by AI