Assistant Manager / Senior Executive, Business Control

Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP); Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) is seeking an analytical, commercially minded Assistant Manager / Senior Executive – Business Control to join the FP&A team. You will support investment evaluation, CAPEX planning, cost control and financial performance analysis to enable informed decision-making and sustainable growth.

The role requires strong financial governance, ability to translate data into actionable insights, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to optimise resource allocation and

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis and FP&A skills.
• Experience in investment evaluation and CAPEX planning.
• Ability to develop financial models and support governance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate projects, CAPEX and major purchases for financial viability.
• Prepare financial projections, scenarios and models to support decisions.
• Assess budget availability, cost reasonableness and financial affordability.
• Provide insights to strengthen cost control and efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise investment allocation.
• Support governance with compliant financial assessments and reporting.
• Partner with procurement and business owners on financial evaluations.
• Undertake special projects and ad hoc financial studies as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

FP&A

Investment evaluation

CAPEX management

Cost control

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Assistant Manager / Senior Executive, Business Control

Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) is seeking an analytical, commercially minded and results-driven professional to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team as an Assistant Manager / Senior Executive – Business Control.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting financial decision-making through investment evaluation, financial modelling, CAPEX planning, cost control and financial performance analysis.

This position requires strong financial and analytical capabilities, with the ability to assess business proposals, evaluate financial risks, provide actionable insights and collaborate with various stakeholders to support sustainable business growth and operational efficiency.

We are looking for an individual who can translate complex financial information into practical business recommendations while maintaining strong financial governance and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project & Investment Evaluation

• Evaluate the financial viability, affordability and business benefits of proposed projects, capital expenditure (CAPEX) and major purchases.
• Conduct investment appraisals, cost-benefit analyses and financial assessments to support management decisions.
• Assess projected investment returns, financial implications and potential business risks.
• Provide recommendations on investment proposals based on financial feasibility and business priorities.
• Support business owners in preparing and evaluating project investment justifications.
• Develop, maintain and enhance financial models to support investment evaluation and business planning.
• Prepare financial projections incorporating revenue and cost assumptions, cash flows and expected investment returns.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to evaluate potential financial outcomes.
• Support financial forecasting, funding requirements and corporate planning activities.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.

3. Financial Impact Assessment & Cost Control

• Assess the financial implications of procurement exercises, contract renewals, variation orders, direct awards and other contractual commitments.
• Evaluate budget availability, cost reasonableness and financial affordability.
• Review CAPEX and OPEX classifications to ensure appropriate financial treatment.
• Ensure proposed expenditures comply with established financial approval limits.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen cost control and improve financial efficiency.

4. CAPEX Planning & Management

• Develop, evaluate and monitor short-, medium- and long-term CAPEX plans.
• Support financial planning for capacity expansion, asset replacement and asset enhancement initiatives.
• Evaluate CAPEX proposals relating to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
• Ensure capital investment plans are aligned with business priorities and funding requirements.
• Monitor capital expenditure and provide recommendations to optimize investment allocation.

5. Financial Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure financial assessments, investment proposals and contractual commitments comply with established financial policies and internal controls.
• Review compliance with delegated approval authorities and financial governance requirements.
• Identify and assess potential financial risks associated with business proposals and investment decisions.
• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Promote financial discipline, transparency and accountability across business activities.

6. Financial Performance Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze financial performance, cost structures, budget variances and expenditure trends.
• Prepare financial analyses and management reports to support performance monitoring.
• Identify key financial drivers, cost pressures and areas requiring management attention.
• Translate financial data into meaningful insights and practical recommendations.
• Support effective resource utilization and financial performance improvement.

7. Business Partnering & Cost Optimization

• Collaborate with business owners, Procurement and other relevant departments on financial evaluations and business proposals.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend measures to optimize resource allocation.
• Support improvements in financial assessment processes and overall operational efficiency.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders to strengthen financial decision-making.

8. Special Projects & Ad Hoc Assignments

• Support special projects, financial studies and other business initiatives as required.
• Undertake additional assignments as directed by management in accordance with business needs.

Qualifications & Professional Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant working experience in financial analysis, business control, financial planning, budgeting, CAPEX management or a similar function.
• Strong understanding of financial evaluation, budgeting, forecasting, cost control and investment appraisal.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and provide practical business recommendations.

Additional Advantages

• Experience in financial modelling, project investment evaluation and CAPEX planning.
• Exposure to procurement financial assessments, contract cost analysis and financial governance.
• Experience using ERP systems and data analytics tools.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

Financial Analysis & Investment Evaluation

• Financial feasibility studies and investment appraisal.
• Cost-benefit analysis and investment return assessment.
• Financial performance evaluation and business case analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Financial forecasting, scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
• Cash flow projections and investment return modelling.

Budgeting & CAPEX Management

• Budget preparation, monitoring and variance analysis.
• Capital expenditure planning and evaluation.
• CAPEX/OPEX classification and expenditure control.
• Procurement-related financial assessment.
• Contract renewals, variation orders and cost reasonableness analysis.
• Financial approval limits, internal controls and risk management.
• Financial reporting and management analysis.
• Microsoft Excel and relevant financial reporting tools.
• ERP systems and data analytics tools are advantageous.

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Have a strong foundation in financial analysis, FP&A or business control.
• Can independently develop and interpret financial models.
• Possess practical experience evaluating CAPEX proposals and investment decisions.
• Understand the financial implications of procurement and contractual commitments.
• Are comfortable working with multiple departments and business stakeholders.
• Can identify financial risks, cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, integrity and attention to detail.
• Can manage multiple assignments and deliver within tight deadlines.

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Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia's largest and busiest container terminal, is a world class port located at the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula and at the confluence of the east-west trade lanes. Enjoying geographical advantage, multimodal connectivity and situated within Malaysia's southern gateway Iskandar Malaysia, we are poised to become the preferred Port of Choice in South East Asia.

If you desire a career in a fast growing, multi-talented yet warm & friendly environment - then join our winning team.

Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia's largest and busiest container terminal, is a world class port located at the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula and at the confluence of the east-west trade lanes. Enjoying geographical advantage, multimodal connectivity and situated within Malaysia's southern gateway Iskandar Malaysia, we are poised to become the preferred Port of Choice in South East Asia.

If you desire a career in a fast growing, multi-talented yet warm & friendly environment - then join our winning team.