ANZ FP&A Analyst

The Arnott's Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arnott’s Group Malaysia is seeking an FP&A Analyst based in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur. You will support financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis for the ANZ business, working closely with stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.

This role focuses on delivering accurate data, management reports, variance analysis, and insights to help decision‑making, with exposure to month‑end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and governance of reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance or Accounting.
• 3+ years’ FP&A, financial analysis, or management accounting experience (experience supporting multinational teams preferred).
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly present complex information.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in SAP;
• Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders, providing financial perspectives that support strategic decision-making.
• Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of business operations and profitability drivers.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable with change and committed to continuous improvement in processes and reporting efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Month End P&L projection, reporting, variance analysis.
• Prepare and post month-end journals for Net Sales and accruals.
• Support accounting entries throughout the month, including stock write-offs.
• Perform variance analysis and identify key trends in data.
• Prepare and consolidate monthly performance decks with detailed commentary and variance analysis.
• Audit support and liaison with auditors for ANZ FP&A areas.
• Govern IBP calendar and consolidate finance risk and opportunity submissions with commentary.
• Own monthly reconciliations for Australian trade spend rebate accruals and prepayments; provide commentary on variances.
• Define and maintain product and customer hierarchies to ensure clarity in reporting.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce/Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

We’re the team helping Arnott’s win in Asia. Campbell Malaysia is the Asia hub for The Arnott’s Group, based in Kuala Lumpur, shaping strategy and building our footprint across the region.

This role will be based in Bangsar South.

Summary of the role

FP&A Analyst supports financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance analysis for the ANZ business. The role ensures accurate financial data, prepares management reports, and provides insights to support decision-making while working closely with stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.

What you’ll be doing

(a) Month End P&L Projection, Reporting, commentary and variance analysis

• Review and consolidate month-end P&L projections from finance teams, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and post month-end journals, particularly within Net Sales and accruals.
• Support accounting entries throughout the month, including stock write-off provisions.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and identify key trends in data.
• Prepare and consolidate monthly performance decks with detailed commentary and variance analysis.

(b) Budgeting & Forecasting

• Maintain control files to ensure system reconciliation and prompt error identification.
• Govern the IBP Financial calendar, consolidating finance risk and opportunity submissions with commentary.

(c) Balance Sheet Management

• Own monthly reconciliations for Australian trade spend rebate accruals, marketing accruals, and prepayments.
• Provide commentary on variances and prepare quarterly accrual forecasts to support working capital and cash flow planning.

(d) Audit Support

• Act as the primary liaison with auditors during interim and final audits for ANZ FP&A relevant areas, serving as a subject matter expert on rebate accruals, trade and financial systems.
• Prepare quarterly close representation letters for review by the ANZ Finance Director and Financial Controller.

(e) Reporting Development & Governance

• Collaborate with the FP&A Manager to enhance reporting tools and deliver actionable insights.
• Define and maintain product and customer hierarchies to ensure clarity and consistency in reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance or Accounting.
• 3+ years’ FP&A, financial analysis, or management accounting experience (experience supporting multinational teams preferred).
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly present complex information.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in SAP;
• Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders, providing financial perspectives that support strategic decision-making.
• Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of business operations and profitability drivers.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable with change and committed to continuous improvement in processes and reporting efficiency.