Assistant Manager, Finance Business Partner

Hong Leong Investment Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Assistant Manager, Finance Business Partner to act as the primary financial advisor to Asset Management. You will oversee performance, strategic planning, and profitability, moving from reporting to actionable insights for decision-making.

You will partner with Investment, Sales, Product Development and Operations to align budgets with strategy, lead FP&A, build robust models, evaluate investments, and prepare board-ready analytics and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
• Proficient in financial modelling with Excel and dashboards.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted FP&A partner to Asset Management Heads to drive AUM growth and profitability.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for the asset management business.
• Develop financial models to forecast fees, expenses and cash flows.
• Prepare management reports and board decks with KPIs and analyses.
• Evaluate business cases, ROI/IRR analyses and capital allocation proposals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Strategic finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Assistant Manager, Finance Business Partner

Act as the primary financial advisor to the business, overseeing the financial performance and strategic planning for the Asset Management business. You will transition beyond traditional reporting to provide actionable insights, driving business strategy, optimizing profitability, and supporting the leadership team in critical decision-making processes.

Job Responsibilities

1. Strategic Finance Business Partnering

Act as a trusted advisor to the Asset Management Business Heads, providing financial leadership and strategic insights to drive Assets Under Management (AUM) growth and revenue optimization.

Partner proactively with cross-functional teams (Investment, Sales, Product Development & Operations) to align financial targets with overall business strategy.

Challenge the status quo and provide commercial perspective on cost management, fee structuring, and resource allocation.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (Budgeting & Forecasting)

Spearhead the annual budgeting and forecast processes for the asset management business.

Develop robust financial models to forecast AUM flows, management/performance fees, and operating expenses.

Monitor actual performance against budget/forecasts, providing comprehensive variance analysis and actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.

3. Business Case & Investment Evaluation

Lead the financial evaluation and modelling for broad business cases and new strategic initiatives across the asset management entities.

Provide comprehensive financial impact assessments for proposed projects, such as operational enhancements, digital initiatives, system upgrades, or new product offerings.

Assess CAPEX/OPEX investment proposals, performing ROI, IRR, and payback period analysis to ensure optimal capital allocation and track post-implementation benefits realization.

4. FP&A and Ad-Hoc Analytics

Prepare high-quality, insightful management reports and Board of Directors (BOD) presentation decks tailored for senior management.

Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the asset management business.

Conduct competitor and peer benchmarking analysis within the Malaysian asset management landscape.

Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, leveraging technology to automate reporting and enhance data analytics capabilities.

Job Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or professional accounting qualification (e.g., MIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA).

Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting. Prior experience with Asset Management is an added advantage.

Proficient in financial modelling skills (Excel) and high proficiency in creating management dashboards and PowerPoint presentations.

Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives for non-finance business leaders.

Highly commercial, proactive, resilient, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad ("HLIB") consists of two main divisions, namely the Investment Banking ("IB") division and the Stockbroking ("SB") division. The IB Division offers debt and equity fund raising, private debt securities issuances, syndicated loans, initial public offerings, rights issues and private placements. Other corporate-related advisory works include corporate restructuring, merger and acquisitions, asset and investment valuation, takeovers and privatisations. The SB Division provides a range of broking services to institutional, high net worth and retail investors, supported by research and sales teams to provide timely advice and good trade execution.

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