Financial Analyst

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

Job summary

HEPMIL Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a seasoned Finance Analyst to drive analytical insight and contribute to strategic growth in a fast-paced media environment.

You will partner with senior leaders to influence decisions and safeguard the company’s financial health. Key duties include strategic decision support, FP&A, budgeting, variance analysis, and reporting with strong emphasis on cash flow, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration across local and regional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accountancy or equivalent.
• ACCA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 7+ years of finance/accounting experience, startup or fast-paced preferred.
• Knowledge of MFRS/IFRS/GAAP.
• Proficiency in Xero and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Bahasa Malaysia is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to deliver financial analysis and shape long-term strategy.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance managers.
• Collaborate across functions to instill a cash culture and consider NWC in decisions.
• Coordinate annual budgeting and rolling forecasts with regional alignment.
• Assist in revenue budgeting and reporting for reliable numbers.
• Monitor KPIs and provide variance analysis to identify gaps and actions.
• Conduct margin, trend and client profitability analyses for pricing and resource decisions.
• Own monthly/quarterly/year-end reporting; ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with policies and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Financial modelling

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accountancy

ACCA/CPA

Tools

Xero

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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.