Senior Finance Planning & Management Analyst

About IDP

IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries around the world.

Our team is comprised of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages and cultural backgrounds. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world.

Learn more at www.careers.idp.com

Role purpose

Supporting the Senior Finance Manager with financial planning, performance management, and strategic decision-making for IDP Taiwan legal entities, enabling management to evaluate key business decisions and financial performance through insightful analysis and recommendations. The role also supports accounting operations, financial reporting, and statutory compliance to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, while driving enhancements in business intelligence, corporate reporting, and finance processes to help the company achieve its strategic objectives.

Key accountabilities

Reporting & Analysis

• Assist with month-end closing, account reconciliations, and statutory financial reporting to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reports (P&L, margins, OPEX, etc.) with clear insights and variance analysis
• Own the FP&A reporting calendar and ensure data consistency across stakeholders • Conduct deep-dive analysis on business drivers, profitability, and ROI
• Support management reporting, ad hoc analysis, and finance projects

Planning & Forecasting 

• Support rolling forecasts, quarterly outlooks, and annual budgeting processes 
• Build financial models to support key business decisions (e.g., product launches, promotions, negotiations)
• Analyze risks, opportunities, and scenarios to guide planning

Automation & Visualization

• Streamline and automate reporting processes (Excel, Power BI, Power Query)
• Build dashboards and translate complex data into clear, decision-ready insights

Business Partnering 

• Act as a finance partner to cross-functional teams, aligning on targets and performance
• Communicate insights effectively to influence business decisions
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls, and value creation

Ad hoc Projects

• Support for finance transformation projects such as global ERP system implementation etc...
• Handle ad hoc requests with strong analytical support and timely delivery 

Required experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (CPA/CMA is a plus)
• 5+ years of FP&A or commercial finance experience (consumer/brand business preferred)
• Strong experience in reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience is a strong advantage
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Concur, Ariba, Oracle, Hyperion, etc.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English and Mandarin
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment