Associate Manager- Financial Planning & Analysis (Hybrid)

ZALORA Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Finance Analyst to oversee financial performance reporting and analysis. Responsibilities include coordinating with the Group FP&A team, developing performance packs, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field, have 4 years of experience in FP&A, and possess advanced Excel skills. The role offers opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Mental and physical wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• 4 years of commercial/FP&A experience in planning, forecasting, reporting.
• Experience with large datasets and automation in Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting and cost control techniques.

Responsibilities

• Act as main contact for Group FP&A, coordinating all financial reporting.
• Produce monthly performance packs and variance analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic reviews.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial analysis

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field

Tools

Financial systems

BI tools

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Group FP&A liaison: Act as the main point of contact for the Group FP&A team, coordinating and liaising on all financial performance reporting requirements, timelines, and ad-hoc analysis to ensure accurate, timely, and aligned submissions to Group.
• Performance reporting & analysis: Produce monthly company‑wide performance packs, consolidated variance analysis, KPI dashboards and ad‑hoc reporting to explain business results and trends, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Planning & forecasting: Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic review cycles; build and maintain forward‑looking enterprise models and scenario analysis, consolidating reconciled inputs from Operations, G&A, Marketing and Commercial teams.
• Ad‑hoc & strategic analysis: Deliver forward‑looking project and strategy evaluations, benchmarking, price/volume mix and sensitivity analyses as required.
• Data integrity & systems: Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data held in systems; promote a single source of truth and continuous improvements in reporting processes.
• Automation & tooling: Develop repeatable processes and automation (Excel, ETL, BI tools) to scale analysis and reduce manual effort.
• Proactive escalation: Identify and elevate material financial issues or opportunities to relevant stakeholders; recommend corrective actions.
• Cross‑functional support: Provide additional financial analysis, modelling, reporting or business partnering by coordinating inputs across domain teams to produce reconciled, company‑wide outputs as requested by the department or company.
• Ad‑hoc & broader finance support: Provide any additional financial analysis, modelling, reporting, or business partnering support as required by the department or company, covering cross‑functional requests and urgent business needs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field.
• Experience: ~4 years of commercial/FP&A experience working with planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis processes.
• Technical skills: Highly advanced Excel skills (large datasets, pivot tables, modelling, automation); experience with financial systems and BI tools.
• Financial & commercial acumen: Strong understanding of accounting, cost control techniques, ROI mindset and commercial drivers.
• Analytical skills: Ability to structure large volumes of data into concise, actionable insights; strong quantitative and problem‑solving capability.
• Communication & influence: Able to present complex analysis clearly and influence stakeholders; comfortable working cross‑functionally.
• Behaviors: Organized, proactive, able to balance speed and accuracy, make independent decisions and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Preferred: Experience in e‑commerce, logistics, fashion, or other fast‑moving consumer businesses.
• Certification: CPA preferred but not required.
• Meticulous attention to detail, a self‑starter attitude, strong sense of urgency, and consistent adherence to deadlines.

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BENEFITS

• An exciting platform to make your success story.
• Have the utmost care for your mental and physical wellbeing.
• Flexibility weaved into your lifestyle.
• A seamless work environment with a friendly & team‑fueled culture.
• Career growth aligned to your professional and personal needs and goals.
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