Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Company Description

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Job Description

Get to Know the Team

The Country Finance team is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, planning and analysis, business partnering, compliance and governance, and decision support. We are an integral part of ensuring Grab Thailand's financial integrity and sustainable growth. Our team spans FP&A and Controllership functions, covering multiple legal entities across On Demand Services and Financial Services businesses.

Get to Know the Role

We're looking for an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis Manager or Senior Manager to join our organization in Bangkok, Thailand. In this strategic role, you will lead financial planning projects, guide data-driven decision-making, and provide critical insights to support organizational growth and profitability. You will develop comprehensive financial models, analyzing our performance, and delivering actionable recommendations to senior leadership. Ideal candidate should demonstrate analytical capabilities, attention to details and the ability to translate financial data into clear and strategic narratives.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• You will develop, maintain, and enhance financial planning models, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and scenario analyses
• You will conduct variance analysis and provide detailed explanations of financial performance against plan
• You will analyze business measurements to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• You will prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for executive leadership and partners
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across operations, sales, and marketing to gather requirements and validate financial assumptions
• You will support capital budgeting processes and investment evaluation projects
• You will manage financial planning systems and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy
• You will develop junior team members, promoting a culture of analytical excellence
• You will ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• You will participate in strategic planning sessions and contribute to long-term financial forecasting

Qualifications

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or related finance roles.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and variance/scenario analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively as both an individual contributor and a team player.
• Growth mindset toward technology and innovation, with the ability to adopt new tools and guide teams through the adoption curve.

Good to Have:

• Experience in a fast-paced business environment, Big 4, or management consultancy.
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Business Intelligence (BI) tools.
• Background in capital budgeting, investment analysis, and industry-specific business models.
• Exposure to Agile or continuous improvement methodologies.

Additional Information

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For at Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.