Financial Analyst

NTT DATA Serv Malaysia; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team in remote Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role focuses on gathering and analyzing financial data to guide decision-making and provide insights to business stakeholders.

You will prepare reports, present findings, and support budgeting and forecasting processes, with emphasis on cost management and profitability in a global environment. Prior experience with international entities and accounting software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance, economics, business management, statistics, or related field is preferred.
• Relevant financial analysis certification(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Extracts data from financial reports to conduct financial and statistical analysis and identifies financial discrepancies.
• Contributes to the monitoring and controlling of expenditure by approving or denying requisitions within budget.
• Prepares a variety of financial reports based on analysis results.
• Conducts presentations related to findings and provides recommendations to stakeholders.
• Researches and analyzes project costs and profitability to inform decisions.
• Reconciles monthly account analysis for balance sheet accounts.
• Ensures budget and forecast variances are analyzed with actionable recommendations.
• Assists with input into the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Performs risk/opportunity analysis and communicates financial levers with recommendations.
• Reviews business initiatives to ensure profitability targets are met.
• Identifies cost management opportunities to improve profitability.
• Performs other relevant tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Planning and organizing

Deadline driven

Proactive approach

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/business management

Financial analysis certification(s)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team in Remote, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (MY-14), Malaysia (MY).

Your day at NTT DATA

The Financial Analyst is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for gathering and analyzing financial data to facilitate decision-making and provides guidance to business stakeholders within the business.

This role makes financial recommendations based on the data they have gathered and analyzed, which includes information regarding past company performance against set metrics and cost management.

Key responsibilities:

• Extracts data from financial reports to conduct financial and statistical analysis and identifies financial discrepancies and recommends appropriate solutions.
• Contributes to the monitoring and controlling of expenditure by approving or denying requisitions based on whether the items are within budget.
• Prepares a variety of financial reports based on the analysis results.
• Conducts presentations related to findings and provides recommendations to the relevant internal stakeholders.
• Researches and analyzes costs of projects, departments, and future ventures to provide information and insights about expenses and determine profitability margins.
• Reconciles and reviews monthly account analysis for balance sheet accounts.
• Ensures budget and forecast variances are analyzed and recommendations are made to correct or improve company performance.
• Assists with input into the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Ensures key pieces of analysis are performed on areas of risk or opportunity within the business and that the financial levers are understood and communicated to the business together with clear recommendations.
• Continuously reviews business initiatives to ensure that they meet the required profitability expectations.
• Identifies cost management opportunities (processes or expenses) for ensuring improved profitability and sustainable returns for the business.
• Performs any other relevant task as assigned by the management team.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and maintains high quality of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill.
• Display excellent planning and organizing ability.
• Deadline driven with ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Able to deal with different individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Takes own initiative and have a solutions-orientated approach.
• Proactive approach with the ability to think ahead in a fast-paced environment.
• Seasoned analytical skills, and an ability to understand underlying business drivers and provide actionable insights based on analysis.
• Seasoned knowledge and prior exposure to international entities, foreign currency and inter-company transactions.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent finance, economics, business management, statistics, or related field is preferred.
• Relevant financial analysis certification(s) preferred.

Required experience:

• Seasoned experience in a similar position in a related environment.
• Seasoned experience with accounting software.
• Seasoned experience within finance in a company with international operations

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.