Assistant Finance Manager (Strategy & Insights)

Jabil; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in Malaysia is looking for a financial reporting expert to oversee centralized reporting activities and manage data automation. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in financial reporting and strong skills in Power BI and data analysis. The ideal candidate will lead a team and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and insightful reporting solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial reporting or data analysis.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in a global organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead centralized reporting activities across multiple finance domains.
• Manage development and maintenance of standardized reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for reporting requirements.
• Drive automation of ETL processes.
• Monitor data quality and troubleshoot reporting issues.
• Mentor junior analysts and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Finance processes understanding

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Analytical skills

Data querying (SQL)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

VBA

Power Automate

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Playing a key role in driving standardized reporting processes, ensuring data accuracy, and delivering insightful dashboards and analytics to support strategic decision-making across the finance function. This role will oversee the end-to-end management of reporting activities, facilitate automation initiatives, and act as a key liaison between finance stakeholders and the analytics team to translate business needs into effective reporting solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate centralized reporting activities across multiple finance domains (P2P, O2C, R2R).
• Manage the development, deployment, and maintenance of standardized reports and dashboard using tools (Power BI).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Drive automation of data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain a repository of reporting documentation, templates, and data definitions to promote consistency.
• Monitor data quality, troubleshoot reporting issues, and perform regular audits to ensure accuracy.
• Provide insightful analysis and commentary to support business planning and performance management
• Mentor and guide junior analysts within the team, promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Support ad-hoc reporting needs and participate in strategic reporting-related projects or transformation initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of finance processes and performance metrics (e.g. P&L, working capital).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data into meaningful insights.
• Familiarity with databases and data querying (e.g. SQL, Power Query).
• Knowledge of reporting automation techniques and tools (e.g. VBA, RPA, Power Automate) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of data governance, version control, and report lifecycle management.
• Experience working in a shared service or global business services (GBS) environment is advantageous.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial reporting, data analysis, or related functions.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a global organization is preferred.