FINANCIAL ANALYST

PT RESOURCES HOLDINGS BERHAD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PT RESOURCES HOLDINGS BERHAD in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to drive financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. You will prepare monthly reports, analyze profitability by branch and product, and support pricing and purchasing decisions.

The role requires strong Excel skills, 5+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to communicate insights clearly to Management and cross-functional teams. Travel may be required to various locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Financial Analysis or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficient in Excel with ability to build financial models.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial analyses and management reports.
• Analyze sales, gross profit, gross margin, expenses and profitability.
• Perform Budget vs Actual and variance analysis and identify key reasons for significant variances.
• Assist in annual budgeting, financial forecasting and cash flow analysis.
• Analyze branch, department and product profitability.
• Monitor purchasing costs, product margins, pricing and cost movements.
• Analyze inventory turnover, slow-moving stock, stock ageing and working capital.
• Prepare financial models, KPI reports and management dashboards.
• Identify potential cost-saving and profit-improvement opportunities.
• Provide financial analysis to support pricing, purchasing, promotions, new projects and other business decisions.
• Work closely with Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, Merchandising, Sales, Operations, Inventory and E-Commerce teams.
• Monitor KPIs and highlight trends, risks and areas requiring Management attention.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and presentations for Management.
• Maintain confidentiality of Company financial information.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Data interpretation

Communication with Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Prepare monthly financial analysis and management reports.

Analyze sales, gross profit, gross margin, expenses and profitability.

Perform Budget vs Actual and variance analysis and identify key reasons for significant variances.

Assist in annual budgeting, financial forecasting and cash flow analysis.

Analyze branch, department and product profitability.

Monitor purchasing costs, product margins, pricing and cost movements.

Analyze inventory turnover, slow-moving stock, stock ageing and working capital.

Prepare financial models, KPI reports and management dashboards.

Identify potential cost-saving and profit-improvement opportunities.

Provide financial analysis to support pricing, purchasing, promotions, new projects and other business decisions.

Work closely with Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, Merchandising, Sales, Operations, Inventory and E-Commerce teams to obtain, verify and analyze financial and operational information.

Monitor key financial and operational KPIs and highlight significant trends, risks and areas requiring Management attention.

Prepare ad-hoc financial reports, business analysis and presentations as requested by Management.

Maintain confidentiality of Company financial, commercial and business information.

Comply with Company policies, procedures and internal controls.

Ensure all assigned duties, reports and analyses are completed accurately and on time.

Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by Management from time to time.

Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Financial Analysis, Management Accounting, Commercial Finance or related roles.

Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and variance analysis.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyze financial and operational data and prepare financial models and reports.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail.

Ability to interpret financial and business data and communicate findings clearly to Management and relevant departments.

Experience in retail, FMCG, trading or distribution is an added advantage.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, Merchandising, Sales, Operations, Inventory and E-Commerce teams.

Willing to travel outstation to Kuantan and other business locations as required by the Company.