Assistant Manager, Business Planning & Analytics

AFFIN Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AFFIN Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a senior finance professional to oversee financial management within the Group Corporate Banking division, developing strategies, analyzing data, and managing deal pipelines.

The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, regulatory awareness, and the ability to coach a team while delivering precise reporting to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Proven experience in a similar role within corporate banking or financial services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently with high degree of commitment and integrity.
• Be proactive and comprehensive in delivering content to senior internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Business Performance Reporting: Prepare and analyze comprehensive business performance reports, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Pipeline Management: Oversee and manage the deal pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and tracking of financial metrics.
• Operating Expenditure Monitoring: Monitor and control operating expenditures, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and financial goals.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and business planning.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to gather necessary data and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all financial activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies, identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Coaching: Provide coaching and support to the team and collaborate with other departments to achieve financial goals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Team coaching

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting

Job description

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Job Purpose:

The role is responsible to manage and oversee financial management within the Group Corporate Banking division. This includes developing financial strategies, analyzing financial data, and management of deal pipelines. The position requires strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a thorough understanding of financial management principles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Business Performance Reporting: Prepare and analyze comprehensive business performance reports, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.

• Pipeline Management: Oversee and manage the deal pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and tracking of financial metrics.

• Operating Expenditure Monitoring: Monitor and control operating expenditures, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and financial goals.

• Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and business planning.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to gather necessary data and ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all financial activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies, identifying and mitigating financial risks.

• Coaching: Provide coaching and support to the team and collaborate with other departments to achieve financial goals.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

• Proven experience in a similar role within corporate banking or financial services.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to work independently with high degree of commitment and integrity.

• Be proactive and comprehensive in delivering content to senior internal stakeholders.

• Proficiency in financial software and tools.