Finance Operations Leader: FP&A, Automation & Cost Control

Happiest Minds Technologies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Happiest Minds Technologies seeks a hands-on Operations Specialist with a solid accounting background and FP&A exposure to lead end-to-end finance operations. The role emphasizes allocations, contracts, cost control, and timesheet administration within a dynamic tech environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of overall experience, strong Excel/automation skills (VBA/SQL), and a track record in managing teams and driving process improvements. Kuala Lumpur-based, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or accounting experience in firm/finance department.
• Advanced Excel with VBA/SQL, data analysis and automation experience.
• 5+ years experience, finance operations preferred.
• Experience in people management (5-10 years total).
• Accounting background with FP&A experience preferred.
• Hands-on Operations Specialist role and responsibilities.
• End-to-end operations: allocations, contracts, cost control, timesheets.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end operations management including allocation movements, contract lifecycle, cost control, timesheet administration.
• Lead and manage finance operations teams.
• Drive process improvements and data analysis.

Skills

Financial accounting

Data analysis

People management

Process automation

Education

Accounting degree / FP&A experience

Tools

Excel

VBA

SQL

Job description

Happiest Minds Technologies seeks a hands-on Operations Specialist with a solid accounting background and FP&A exposure to lead end-to-end finance operations. The role emphasizes allocations, contracts, cost control, and timesheet administration within a dynamic tech environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of overall experience, strong Excel/automation skills (VBA/SQL), and a track record in managing teams and driving process improvements. Kuala Lumpur-based, on-site role.