Finance Planning & Analysis Assistant: Budgeting & Insights

Everrise Departmental Store Sdn Bhd; Kuching; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Everrise Departmental Store Sdn Bhd in Kuching, Sarawak, is seeking an Assistant Finance Analyst (Business Planning & Analysis) to support budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis. The role requires strong Excel skills, data analysis, and the ability to provide actionable financial insights for management.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, with at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Candidates with an accounting or audit background are encouraged to apply.
• Preferably at least 1 year of relevant experience in accounting, audit, financial analysis, business analysis, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, or a related field.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Excel macros, financial modelling, or data analysis will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify meaningful insights.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and willing to learn in a fast-paced business environment.
• Able to work independently while also collaborating effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong interest in developing a career in financial planning, business analysis, and strategic finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of financial plans.
• Perform regular variance analyses between actual results, forecasts, and budgets to identify key drivers, inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist in analysing financial and operational data and preparing insights and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Monitor business performance and market trends to support business planning and strategic decision-making.
• Assist in developing financial models, long-range financial plans, and scenario analyses to evaluate potential business outcomes.
• Support the identification and analysis of key business trends, risks, and opportunities, and assist in recommending appropriate actions to improve business performance.
• Gather relevant financial and operational information and support the alignment of financial plans with business objectives.
• Support management in evaluating business initiatives, projects, and strategic decisions through financial and business analysis.
• Prepare financial reports, presentations, dashboards, and other analysis for management and relevant stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties and ad-hoc assignments as assigned by management.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel macros

Financial modelling

Job description

Everrise Departmental Store Sdn Bhd in Kuching, Sarawak, is seeking an Assistant Finance Analyst (Business Planning & Analysis) to support budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis. The role requires strong Excel skills, data analysis, and the ability to provide actionable financial insights for management.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, with at least 1 year of relevant experience.