Business Analyst (Financial focus)

JOS Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Business Analyst (Finance) based in Malaysia to support pricing analysis and financial modeling. In this role, you will analyze GP-level data, assist in variance analysis, and identify discrepancies in financial reports. You will also support cost modeling and provide insights for decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights, ensuring accuracy in reporting and operations.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance in reviewing GP-level data, including revenue and cost components.
• Assist in monthly variance analysis (actual vs budget, forecast, and prior periods).
• Identify and flag unusual movements, inconsistencies, or data gaps for further review.
• Ensure operational and business data are accurately aligned with GL reporting.
• Support pricing analysis by evaluating cost structures and margin implications.
• Assist in cost modelling for products, services, or projects.
• Prepare scenario simulations to assess financial impact of pricing, volume, or cost changes.
• Provide analytical input to support commercial decision-making.

Job description

The Business Analyst (Finance) is responsible for supporting pricing analysis, cost modelling, scenario simulations, financial analysis, GP-level validation, business performance tracking, and management reporting.

This role acts as a key interface between Finance, Business, and Operations, translating financial data into clear, actionable insights while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and commercial clarity across reporting and decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Finance in reviewing GP-level data, including revenue and cost components.
• Assist in monthly variance analysis (actual vs budget, forecast, and prior periods).
• Identify and flag unusual movements, inconsistencies, or data gaps for further review.
• Ensure operational and business data are accurately aligned with GL reporting.
• Support pricing analysis by evaluating cost structures and margin implications.
• Assist in cost modelling for products, services, or projects.
• Prepare scenario simulations to assess financial impact of pricing, volume, or cost changes.
• Provide analytical input to support commercial decision‑making.

Business Performance Tracking

• Track key financial and business performance metrics across functions.
• Support analysis of