Business Analysis Manager

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Klang Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Analysis Manager to spearhead financial planning and analysis initiatives within the energy sector. This pivotal role involves enhancing forecasting accuracy, optimizing cost structures, and supporting strategic execution across various departments. You will lead monthly forecasts, manage budgeting processes, and provide actionable insights for long-term planning. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you will drive process improvements and digital transformations, ensuring robust financial governance. If you're passionate about leveraging data to influence business strategy, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance or business analysis with audit exposure.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and budgeting processes.
• Deliver variance analysis to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

CPA/ACCA/ICAEW

Tools

Financial Modelling Software

Reporting Tools

Job description

Business Analysis Manager
Location: Malaysia
Contract Type: Fixed Term

About the Role
A high-impact opportunity is available for a Business Analysis Manager to lead financial planning and business analysis initiatives within the energy sector. This role plays a key part in improving forecasting accuracy, optimising cost structures, and supporting cross-functional strategy execution across finance, operations, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Planning and Budgeting

• Lead monthly rolling forecasts and year-end projections (YEP), ensuring timely, data-driven reporting

• Manage the annual budgeting process and first-level review of the consolidated 5-year financial plan

• Align financial projections with corporate strategy

2. Financial and Operational Analysis

• Analyse financial and operational results monthly to identify performance trends and risk factors

• Deliver variance analysis and financial reviews that support operational and strategic decisions

3. Strategic Planning and Decision Support

• Provide management with strategic insights and actionable data for long-term planning

• Perform scenario analysis, risk assessments, and sensitivity modelling for executive-level decisions

4. Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain financial models to support profitability analysis, cost tracking, and forecasting

• Develop regular performance dashboards and reports, including MoM and QoQ trends

5. Process Improvement and Digital Transformation

• Recommend automation and digital solutions to enhance planning and reporting efficiency

• Partner with IT, governance, and transformation teams to implement analytics and AI-based forecasting tools

6. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Act as liaison between finance, business units, and operations for integrated financial planning

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and compliance teams

General Responsibilities

• Maintain secure, well-organised financial records for internal review and external audits

• Support the Finance Manager on special projects and ad-hoc assignments within set deadlines

• Stay up to date on legislative changes and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or ICAEW are advantageous

• Minimum 5 years' experience in finance, business analysis, or accounting, with prior exposure to audit firms preferred

• At least 1 year in a supervisory or managerial role

• Strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and ability to communicate financial insights effectively