Finance Analyst / Senior Finance Analyst

Informa Group Plc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the exhibitions sector is seeking a Finance Analyst / Senior Finance Analyst to join their ASEAN Finance Team. This role involves managing daily finance activities, providing insightful analysis, and fulfilling financial planning requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• At least 5 years of FP&A/business partnering experience preferred.
• Proficiency in financial systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate Budget, Forecast, and 3-Year Plan submissions.
• Review monthly P&L actuals and coordinate month-end closing.
• Handle statutory compliance such as corporate secretarial, audit, and taxation.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Financial Systems

Job description

Finance Analyst / Senior Finance Analyst

• Full-time

Informa Markets, a division of Informa plc, hosts over 30 trade events across Southeast Asia, creating business opportunities in industries such as Furniture & Interiors, Industrial Machinery, Renewable Energy, Power, Security, Construction, Food, Oil & Gas, Hospitality, Livestock, Beauty, Water & Wastewater Subcontracting, Environmental Technology, and HVAC. As a leading exhibitions organizer, we facilitate market growth and connections, helping businesses thrive year-round.

The Finance Analyst / Senior Finance Analyst will collaborate with the ASEAN Finance Team and Asia Shared Service Centre (SSC) to support business operations through managing daily finance activities, providing insightful analysis, and fulfilling financial planning requirements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure timely, accurate, and commercially focused Budget, Forecast, and 3-Year Plan submissions, adhering to templates and schedules.
2. Identify and report risks and opportunities promptly.
3. Provide concise commentary highlights, anticipating questions with supporting analysis.
4. Support the event team as a Business Partner.
5. Review monthly P&L actuals and coordinate with SSC for month-end closing, including:
   1. Accurate recording of revenue and costs, intercompany billings.
   2. Compliance with Group guidelines and timely accrual releases.
   3. Generate financial/management reports for review and analysis.
6. Review intercompany agreements, invoicing, resolve mismatches, and facilitate cash settlements.
7. Review balance sheets, substantiate balances with SSC, and prepare cash flow statements.
8. Handle statutory compliance such as corporate secretarial, audit, and taxation.
9. Address ad hoc queries and requests from stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• At least 5 years of FP&A/business partnering experience in an MNC preferred.
• Proficiency in financial systems.
• Self-motivated, dynamic, and able to work independently.
• Accountable, organized, and good at prioritization.
• Growth mindset with adaptability to change.
• Strong problem-solving skills, proactive, results-oriented.
• Innovative and seeking process improvements.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

We recognize that the ideal candidate may not meet all criteria. If you are excited about this opportunity and possess most of the skills or experience, we encourage you to apply. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Informa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, gender, age, or other protected characteristics.