Financial Analyst, International SPM

Financial Analyst, International SPM - Bangsar South, Malaysia

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

• The FP&A Centre of Excellence (COE) at Smith & Nephew strives to deliver high-quality insights and performance management, supporting the company's Life Unlimited purpose. The International Business Unit Cluster FP&A Analyst provides decision support and understanding to senior cluster leadership, handling core FP&A and commercial activities.

• Reporting to the FP&A Director – International Business Unit, the role requires teamwork across Controllers & GBS, leveraging technology and robust processes for end-to-end finance delivery. Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a partnership mindset are essential for success in this matrix organization.
  
  

What will you be doing?

• The FP&A Centre of Excellence (COE) at Smith & Nephew is dedicated to delivering quality insights and performance management, aligning with the company’s Life Unlimited purpose. Within the COE, the International Business Unit Cluster FP&A Analyst is crucial in providing high-quality decision support and insights to senior cluster leadership for a specific Business Unit within the International Market.

• This position is responsible for core FP&A and partnering activities, including delivering the annual budget, forecasts, and appraisal cycles. The role demands a blend of strong process management and commercial acumen, with the successful candidate encouraged to represent the finance business partner on most commercial topics. Close collaboration with Controllers & GBS is crucial to ensure comprehensive finance delivery to management.

• Reporting to the FP&A Director – International Business Unit, the analyst will contribute to continuously improving FP&A and budgeting processes, ensuring detailed delivery within a matrix organization. The role requires strong English and communication skills, flexibility to balance priorities, and a genuine collaborative approach, focusing on enterprise-first thinking and a learning mindset.
  
  

What will you need to be successful?

• The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, with a CPA or ACCA certification preferred but not required. They should have 3-5 years of experience in commercial finance or FP&A, with a comprehensive understanding of full P&L support. Prior experience in the healthcare industry and supporting senior business leadership teams in strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting is highly desirable.

• Proficiency with ERP systems (such as SAP and Oracle), consolidation/BI systems, and planning tools (specifically TM1 and Hyperion/HFM) is essential. Sophisticated Excel skills are vital to handle and lead data efficiently. The candidate must possess outstanding strategic, numerical, and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Key proficiencies include the ability to develop long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders, expertise in transformation, project, and change management within a finance business partnering environment, and the ability to influence and communicate credibly at a senior level. The candidate should be capable of working independently across multiple initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and authoritatively challenging the business when appropriate.
  
  

You. Unlimited.

We believe in crafting the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)

• Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!

• Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.

• Flexibility : Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.