Finance Analyst

Guardian Health & Beauty; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Asian retail group is seeking a proactive Finance Analyst to support financial performance in their Ecommerce and Store Support Centre. The ideal candidate will lead budgeting and forecasting efforts, manage complex financial analysis, and ensure detailed reporting for Malaysia and Brunei. Strong skills in financial rigor, advanced Excel, and experience with SAP are essential. This role requires excellent communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams, allowing for impactful decision-making within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong financial rigor and experience in variance analysis.
• Proven ability to manage large datasets and provide insights.
• Excellent command of English for stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Malaysia E-commerce P&L and lead reviews.
• Manage budgets and forecasts for Store Support Centre.
• Provide financial analysis and support monthly closing processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced Excel skills

SAP (ERP)

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

HFM

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to support the Ecommerce and Store Support Centre (SSC) in driving financial performance and strategic planning. This role requires strong financial rigor, excellent communication, and the ability to manage complex budgeting and forecasting cycles across Malaysia and Brunei.

Is this your next challenge in Finance?

The challenge is to:

Ecommerce Business Partnering

Prepare the monthly Malaysia E-commerce P&L and lead detailed monthly reviews with the Ecommerce team.

Work with the Ecommerce team to analyze variances and movements in P&L, with the aim of improving profitability.

Manage and prepare any ad-hoc financial requirements requested by the Ecommerce team.

SSC & Regional Support

Prepare budgets and forecasts for the Store Support Centre (SSC).

Support financial analysis of the Store Support Centre for the Head of Department.

Provide inputs for monthly closing to the Accounting Services team for Malaysia and Brunei, including monthly accruals and provisions.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the Annual Budget and rolling forecasts for Brunei and assist on Malaysia’s budget and forecast cycles.

Support the preparation of monthly rolling forecasts and annual 2-year projections for submission to Group Finance.

Manage the submission of P&L, balance sheet, Capex, cash flow, and non-financial items in the HFM System.

Reporting & Governance

Prepare monthly management reporting to Group and internal business formats.

Collect and provide statistical data required for Group reporting.

Work with various departments to align financial plans with overall business objectives.

Do you have experience in Finance Business Partnering?

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is an advantage.

Experience: Strong financial rigor and meticulousness in managing large datasets and conducting variance analysis.

Technical Skills: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query) and PowerPoint.

Systems: Hands-on experience with SAP (ERP) is highly preferred; knowledge of HFM is a plus.

Communication: Excellent command of English with the ability to present complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders.

Attributes: Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle tight deadlines, especially during month-end or budget cycles.

Collaboration: A proactive team player capable of managing diverse stakeholders across various departments.

DFI Retail Group is a leading Asian retailer, driven by its purpose to "Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments".

At 30 Jun 2025, the Group and its associates operated over 7,500 outlets and employed over 83,000 people. The Group had total annual revenue in 2024 exceeding US$24.9 billion.

The Group is dedicated to delivering quality, value and service to Asian consumers through a compelling retail experience, supported by an extensive store network and highly efficient supply chains. The Group, including its associates, operates a portfolio of well-known brands across five key divisions: health and beauty, convenience, food, home furnishings, and restaurants.

The Group’s parent company, DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited, is incorporated in Bermuda and has a primary listing in the equity shares (transition) category of the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Group’s businesses are managed from Hong Kong. DFI Retail Group is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

DFI Retail Group is responsible for ensuring that all personal information collected from each Candidate presented to DFI Retail Group is used for recruitment purposes only and the data collection process is in accordance with all applicable laws and compliant with the Code of Practice on Human Resource Management.

To find out more about Our Businesses and Our People, please visit our website https://www.dfiretailgroup.com