Finance transformation analyst / Finance Process Improvement

Michael Page; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail industry seeks a Business Process Re-engineering Specialist to join their Accounting & Finance department. The role involves analyzing management challenges, leading discussions on process improvements, and developing new functionalities on low-code/no-code platforms. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in finance systems, as well as strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive exposure to finance transformation projects

Permanent employment with long-term career prospects

Friendly and supportive company culture

Qualifications

• At least 1.5 - 3 years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel functionalities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze management challenges in accounting operations.
• Lead discussions on business process re-engineering with stakeholders.
• Manage business requirements gathering and oversee user acceptance testing.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Advanced Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive company culture.
• Permanent employment with long-term career prospects.

About Our Client

The hiring company is a well-established and large organization. This role sits within their Accounting & Finance department, providing a challenging yet rewarding environment for career growth.

Job Description

Business Process Re-engineering (BPR)

• Identify and analyze management challenges within accounting and treasury operations
• Research and evaluate advanced technology solutions to address identified issues
• Lead BPR discussions with accounting and treasury teams, Global Head, local finance, IT, and other stakeholders
• Develop proposed future-state (To-Be) metrics, BPR strategy, and project timelines; negotiate with stakeholders and initiate new global projects
• Coordinate business requirements gathering, functional specifications, and system testing phases including User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Oversee system go-live, hypercare, and stabilization of new operations during system/function rollouts
• Manage collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, including Global Headquarters, Local Finance, IT, and external vendors

System Maintenance Support

• Systems supported include ERP, closing systems, ticketing systems, and others
• Handle finance system inquiries, user access requests, and change requests from business users
• Define KPIs for system maintenance and proactively improve service quality based on KPI analysis
• Monitor and resolve finance system issues or interface errors in coordination with the IT team

Low-code / No-code Application Development

• Focus areas include Business Intelligence, Automation, Generative AI, Macros, etc.
• Develop and deploy new functionalities on low-code/no-code platforms to support BPR initiatives and ensure operational stability

The Successful Applicant

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  Advanced Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or CPA/MIA equivalent
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  At least 1.5 - 3 years of practical experience in Accounting, Finance, or related systems
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  Collaborative mindset to work effectively across business and IT teams
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  Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to process improvement
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  Good verbal and written communication skills in English
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  Adaptable to fast-paced, changing environments
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  Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Conditional Formatting, etc.)
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  Growth-oriented with a keen interest in finance, IT systems, and emerging technologies

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive company culture.
• Permanent employment with long-term career prospects.
• Comprehensive exposure to finance transformation projects in the retail industry.

If you are passionate about driving financial process improvements and are ready to make an impact, apply now!