Finance Partner – Risk & CEO Office Manager

ManpowerGroup; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational organization in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Partner for Risk and CEO Office. In this strategic finance role, you will guide senior stakeholders on financial planning, budgeting, and performance reporting. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 years of finance experience, strong analytical skills, and a degree in Finance or Accounting. This position offers the opportunity to drive improvements within the organization and support key decisions with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in finance or cost management roles.
• Proven expertise in FP&A, cost management, or finance business partnering.
• Experience in multinational organizations with senior executive exposure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the finance subject matter expert for Group Risk and CEO Office.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports with actionable insights.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.
• Implement continuous improvements in financial processes.

Skills

Finance business partnering

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Education

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

Professional qualification (CA or CPA)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle)

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Finance Partner – Risk & CEO Office Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multinational organization with a strong presence across Asia and global markets. They specialize in providing life and health insurance, retirement solutions, and asset management services to millions of customers worldwide. The company is committed to helping individuals manage financial risks and achieve long-term security.

Role Overview

As the Finance Partner for Risk, CEO Office, and Corporate Affairs, you will act as a strategic finance advisor and collaborator for these key Group functions. This role encompasses financial planning and analysis, commercial decision support, and governance to ensure disciplined cost management, transparency, and value realization across both business‑as‑usual and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance Business Partnering

  • Serve as the finance subject matter expert for Group Risk, CEO Office, and Corporate Affairs.
  • Provide financial modeling, budgeting, and analytical support to senior stakeholders.
  • Deliver strategic financial advice to influence decision‑making.

• Performance Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare and present monthly financial reports with actionable insights.
  • Own performance reporting for assigned functions, including variance analysis and cost outlook.

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Optimization

  • Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.
  • Drive headcount planning and non‑staff cost optimization initiatives.

• Process Improvement & Systems Enhancement

  • Implement continuous improvements in financial processes and systems.
  • Develop dashboards and MI packs for transparent performance management.

Requirements

• Experience

  • Minimum 6 years in finance or cost management roles.
  • Proven expertise in FP&A, cost management, or finance business partnering for corporate functions.
  • Experience in multinational, matrix organizations with senior executive exposure.

• Technical Skills

  • Advanced Excel proficiency; familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle) and BI tools preferred.
  • Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities.

• Education

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

• Core Competencies

  • Business partnering and stakeholder management.
  • Analytical rigor and governance expertise.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Process improvement mindset with attention to detail.