Finance Data Lead / FP&A

Michael Page; Kuala Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 108,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Data Lead for a prominent FMCG organization in Kuala Selangor. This role requires a finance professional with a strong background in financial analysis, commercial reporting, and data analytics. You will be responsible for key business processes, performance reporting, and data governance. A competitive salary package and hybrid working arrangement are offered, along with career progression opportunities in a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Hybrid work arrangement

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Financial Analysis & Commercial reporting role.
• Knowledge of SAP and data analytics tools is an advantage.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute and improve key business processes including performance reporting and budgeting.
• Deliver routine performance reports to stakeholders as needed.
• Promote standardized data management practices for reliable decision-making.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Commercial Reporting

Data Analytics

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, or numerical disciplines

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA

Tools

SAP

SAP BW

Power BI

Business Objects

Job description

Overview

Hybrid working arrangement. Enhance finance master data and leadership skills. Our client is a large organization operating within the FMCG industry. Known for its high-quality consumer goods, the company is a market leader in its sector and boasts a strong presence in the Asia Pacific region. The company offers abundant opportunities for career progression and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Execute and continuously improve key business processes, including performance reporting, forecasting, budgeting, scorecards, and transaction data integrity.
• Deliver routine performance reports and presentations to key stakeholders, including ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
• Promote standardized data management practices across the organization to ensure a single, reliable source of truth for decision-making.
• Ensure weekly reconciliation of data across all systems, including post-adjustment alignments to maintain consistency.
• Support monthly system reconciliations, conduct data checks, and transparently escalate any issues as needed.
• Consolidate regional commentary as part of the standard monthly actuals, forecasts, and budget process.
• Coordinate key processes such as flash reporting, forecasts, and budgets by preparing templates, issuing instructions, collecting inputs, and ensuring accurate system uploads.
• Oversee the scorecard input process, including collecting targets, inputting data, reviewing accuracy, and distributing final scorecards.
• Assist in global efforts to streamline data governance templates and align operational processes.
• Contribute to the standardization and simplification of both routine and non-routine performance reporting across the organization.
• Support the integration of acquisitions into EPM as required.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing data integrity across all dimensions within EPM.
• Investigate and resolve ad hoc user and data governance queries.
• Develop expertise as an Enablement SME/SAP superuser and conduct training sessions on AFO, GTM, and data governance as required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Data Lead should have:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, or other numerical disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years\' experience in a Financial Analysis & Commercial reporting role.
• Knowledge of SAP, SAP BW, CRM, EPM, Power BI is an advantage.
• Experience in using data analytics tools such as PowerQuery, Business Objects is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills would be an advantage.
• Qualified ACA /ACCA/CIMA/CPA, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing industry highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary package in the range of MYR 108,000 - MYR 156,000.
• Hybrid work arrangement for work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work in an industry-leading FMCG company.
• Chance for career progression and personal development.
• Work culture that promotes collaboration and inclusivity.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large FMCG organization. If you are a driven finance professional looking to make a significant impact, apply today