Financial Analyst

HEPMIL Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HEPMIL Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced Finance Analyst to drive analytical rigor and strategic commercial growth.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior management and non-finance teams, translating financial insights into actionable business decisions to support long-term financial health in a fast-paced media environment. The role covers strategic decision support, commercial FP&A, and robust reporting, compliance, and governance across monthly to year-end cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, or equivalent.
• ACCA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 7+ years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of MFRS, IFRS, and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Xero and MS Office suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• English fluency; Bahasa Malaysia is advantageous.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Decision Support: partner with senior leadership to deliver financial analysis and shape long-term strategy.
• Commercial FP&A: coordinate budgeting/rolling forecasts, monitor KPIs, and perform variance analysis.
• Reporting, Compliance & Governance: own monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting, ensure data quality and compliance with policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accountancy

ACCA/CPA or equivalent

7+ years of finance/accounting experience

Knowledge of MFRS/IFRS/GAAP

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Analyst

Company: HEPMIL Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Position: Finance Analyst

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (Regional) & Chief Executive Officer (Malaysia)

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview:

HEPMIL Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of HEPMIL Media Group, is seeking an experienced Finance Analyst. This role is integral to driving both the analytical engine and the strategic commercial growth of the company.

You will act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior management and non-finance teams. By translating complex financial insights into actionable business strategies, you will play a key role in supporting high-level decision-making processes and ensuring the long-term financial health of HEPMIL Malaysia in a fast-paced media landscape.

Strategic Decision Support

• Partner with senior leadership to deliver financial analysis, evaluate new business opportunities, and shape long-term strategy.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance managers to drive operational change.
• Collaborate across functions to instill a "cash culture," ensuring Net Working Capital (NWC) impact is considered in all business decisions.

Commercial FP&A

• Coordinate annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, aligning local targets with regional and global objectives.
• Assist in revenue budgeting and reporting procedures to guarantee that all revenue numbers are reliable, stable, and accurate.
• Monitor KPIs and deliver high-quality variance analysis to identify performance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct detailed margin, trend, and client profitability analyses to optimize high-value relationships, address loss-making accounts, and influence pricing and resource allocation.

Reporting, Compliance & Governance

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end management reporting cycles, ensuring all submissions are strictly on time and highly accurate.
• Develop robust processes to ensure all reporting variances are fully investigated, explained, and backed by quality data.
• Work closely with both internal and external auditors to ensure strict compliance with all financial policies and internal controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, or equivalent.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, preferably in a start-up or fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in accounting software (preferably Xero) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken in English. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia is advantageous.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
• Familiarity with local and national tax regulations and corporate compliance requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and leading financial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.