Finance Business Partner (Shah Alam, Cheras)

R.E.A.L Education Group Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Selangor is seeking a finance professional to drive financial performance across multiple centres. The role involves developing financial models, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong financial modelling skills. This position offers the chance to impact business growth significantly within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in financial planning and analysis, financial analysis, or business partnering.
• Experience in education, childcare, or multi-site operations is an advantage.
• Strong skills in financial modelling and analysis are essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Monitor financial performance against targets, providing actionable insights.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management.
• Analyse centre-level profitability, identifying trends and opportunities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Oracle Netsuite

Power BI

Excel

Job description

R.E.A.L Education Group Sdn Bhd – Selangor

We have 2 openings for this position. One role is based in Shah Alam and another is based in Cheras.

This role is central to driving financial performance across our centres, providing strategic insights, and partnering with operational leaders to deliver sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with operational teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models.

• Monitor financial performance against targets, providing actionable insights.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management.

• Analyse centre-level profitability, identifying trends and opportunities.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with operational teams to provide financial insights and recommendations.

• Support decision-making on pricing, staffing, and cost management.

• Conduct financial reviews with Area Managers to drive accountability and results.

Cost Control & Process Improvement

• Identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining service quality.

• Review expenses and recommend efficiencies across centres.

• Assist in implementing financial policies and procedures.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and government regulations.

• Support internal and external audits.

• Assess risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Financial Reporting & Systems

• Work with ERP and finance systems (Oracle Netsuite, Illumine) to improve reporting accuracy.

• Develop dashboards and KPIs to track financial and operational performance.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA/CA/CMA preferred).

• 5+ years’ experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or business partnering (education/childcare/multi‑site operations an advantage).

• Strong skills in financial modelling and analysis (Excel, Power BI, ERP systems).

• Experience with ERP and BI tools (Oracle Netsuite, Power BI, Power Query) is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with problem‑solving abilities.

• Able to simplify financial concepts for non‑finance stakeholders.

• Proactive, collaborative, and results‑driven.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on business performance and growth. You will work closely with leaders across the organisation, contribute to strategic initiatives, and shape financial excellence across multiple centres.