Business Planning & Analytics (BP&A) Lead, Business Development

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Department Business Development and Partnerships LevelExperienced (Team Lead) LocationMalaysia - Kuala Lumpur

The Business Development and Partnerships teams at Shopee are dynamic and energetic. The teams are always looking to acquire business opportunities to drive Shopee to be the No. 1 e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. The aim of the Business Development and Partnership teams is to provide Shopee’s buyers with a wide variety of product listings at the best prices.

Job Description: As the BP&A Lead, you will be responsible for providing valuable insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring the achievement of financial objectives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the overall success of the company by leveraging your expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance evaluation. Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, forecasts, and budgets to support short-term and long-term business planning.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to management and key stakeholders.

Strategic Decision Support:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and evaluate business initiatives, investment opportunities, and pricing strategies.
• Conduct financial feasibility studies and ROI analysis for new projects, product lines, and market expansion plans.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making and drive business growth.

Forecasting and Budgeting:

• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with warehouse ops and regional SBS to develop realistic financial targets and budgets.
• Coordinate the regular forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Evaluate and enhance the forecasting methodology to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Financial Performance Evaluation:

• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and assess business performance.
• Provide insightful analysis of financial and operational metrics, identifying areas of improvement and potential risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop action plans and track the progress of initiatives aimed at achieving financial targets.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with finance team members, department heads, and business partners to ensure alignment of financial plans and objectives.
• Work closely with BI and Operations teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance team, fostering their professional growth and development.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to stakeholders
• Proven experience in financial/business planning and analysis, preferably in the e-commerce or related industries
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• 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 fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint tools. Proficiency in SQL is an added advantage.