Business (Transformation) Analyst
The Business (Transformation) Analyst will report to the Head of Transformation, playing a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives across the organization. This role involves gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data—particularly financial data—to support high-impact decision-making and execute business improvement projects. The Business Analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, HR, and Operations to identify opportunities, monitor performance, and help drive sustainable change.
Company Background
- Founded in 1983, Felton Malaysia is a leading wholesaler of plastic products (household and furniture) in Malaysia.
- Our primary customer base includes selling to major retail players and mom-and-pop stores from the general trade market.
- 1,500+ products across 6 major plastic categories are designed and developed by an in-house R&D team.
- Our goal is to become Asia’s most renowned plastic brand. We aim to expand the plastic product offerings towards ASEAN countries and to innovate new concepts at the highest quality.
Key Responsibilities
1. Data Analysis & Insights
- Gather and analyze internal data, with an emphasis on financial, cost, and operational data.
- Develop dashboards, models, and reports to monitor key business metrics and trends.
- Translate complex data into actionable insights for the Head of Transformation and leadership team.
2. Business Case Development
- Assist in preparing business cases, ROI analysis, and risk assessments for proposed transformation or improvement projects.
- Provide data-driven input to help prioritize initiatives based on value and feasibility.
3. Project Support & Execution
- Support the planning, coordination, and tracking of transformation and change initiatives.
- Work with departments to gather requirements, document processes, and monitor implementation progress.
- Ensure follow-through on assigned initiatives by working closely with internal stakeholders and reporting on outcomes.
4. Decision Support
- Provide timely, relevant analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Help stress-test assumptions, validate models, and explore scenarios that affect cost, revenue, or efficiency.
5. Communication & Reporting
- Prepare clear, concise presentations and reports for internal stakeholders.
- Support regular updates to management on initiative progress, risks, and impact.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in business analysis, finance, consulting, or corporate strategy. Preferred: Manufacturing or Supply Chain Industry.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Financial literacy and experience working with P&L, budgeting, and cost analysis.
- Project coordination skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work across departments. Preferred: Mandarin speaker.
- Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable to a fast-paced, hands-on business environment.