Finance Analyst

APAC Michael Page; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A large multinational organization is looking for a Finance Analyst in Malaysia to support financial analysis, reporting, and planning. The role entails preparing financial reports, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. Candidates should possess proficiency in ERP systems, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical capabilities. This position offers exposure to commercial finance and opportunities for career development within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in ERP systems for financial management.
• Advanced Excel skills for complex data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to maintain dashboards and structured reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial analysis and management reports for decision-making.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with variance analysis.
• Partner with various teams for actionable financial insights.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support audits.

Skills

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar)

Advanced Excel skills (financial modelling, pivot tables, data analysis, reporting automation)

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Job description

The Finance Analyst supports the Finance Business Partner and wider finance team in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis, reporting, and planning. This role plays a key part in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, working closely with commercial, operational, and accounting teams to provide financial insights that support decision‑making and drive business performance.

Client Details

Our client is a large multinational organisation with a strong global footprint and long‑standing operations across multiple regions. It operates through complex international supply chains and regional hubs, supporting a wide range of business activities across markets. The organisation places strong emphasis on quality standards, operational excellence, sustainability, long‑term value creation, while offering a stable, structured environment with exposure to regional and global stakeholders.

Description

• Prepare financial analysis and management reports, delivering insights to support business decision‑making and leadership reviews.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis, trend identification, and performance commentary.
• Partner with commercial, operational, and accounting teams to understand business drivers and provide actionable financial insights.
• Perform ad‑hoc financial analysis and modelling to support strategic initiatives and business projects.
• Support process improvement initiatives, including standardisation of reports, dashboards, and automation/digitalisation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures, and support audit and statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist in the development of financial tools, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to enhance data visibility and performance tracking.
• Identify financial risks, anomalies, and improvement opportunities, escalating issues where appropriate.

Profile

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modelling, pivot tables, data analysis, reporting automation).
• Ability to develop and maintain dashboards and structured reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with high attention to detail.

Job Offer

• Contract: 3 Months
• Exposure to commercial finance and business partnering responsibilities
• Strong development pathway into senior finance and business partnering roles
• Opportunity to work across business functions and influence decision‑making

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