Financial Analyst (Fashion Retail)

Jaspal Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a financial analyst responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to drive business success. The role combines financial management and data analysis, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis with a strong emphasis on Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a business financial planning role.
• Advanced Excel skills are mandatory.
• Familiarity with Power BI is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct budget reviews and create financial forecasts.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Utilize advanced data analytics to inform strategies.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analytics

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary: Responsible for collecting, analysing and interpreting data to provide financial guidance as well as the actionable insight that supports decision-making to drive the business success. This position involves a combination of financial management, data analysis, and business strategy development to help the company achieve its financial goals.

Responsibilities:

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Conduct budget reviews and create financial forecasts for various aspects of the business. Utilize Power BI or other visualization tools for real-time performance tracking
• Financial Reporting: Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, providing a clear overview of the business performance
• Data Collection and Processing: Gather and compile data from various sources and ensure data accuracy, completeness and reliability through data validation and cleansing process
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize advanced data analytics to inform strategies and support team members in achieving performance goals. Proficiency in Excel for complex data manipulation, statistical analysis, and financial modelling is essential
• Performance Analysis: Continuously analyze sales, customer behaviour, market trends, and product performance to identify areas for improvement. Create actionable insights for the team
• Business Development Support: Assist in identifying and evaluating potential business development opportunities. Provide data-driven recommendations to guide decisions
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate and communicate with internal stakeholders, particularly financial, information technology and e-commerce teams, to align strategies and actions
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Perform ad hoc analyses to solve specific business questions and provide recommendations for action.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in business financial planning role and accounting background
• Advanced Excel skills are mandatory; familiarity with Power BI or other visualization tools is highly desirable
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Hands-on experience with finance analysis tools and a basic understanding of retail business
• Exceptional ability in financial analysis and interpretation
• Strong communication skills for presenting complex data and strategies in an easily understandable manner
• Excellent project management abilities, with the skill to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and provide data-driven insights to support broader business objectives.
• Able to adapt to changes and work well under pressure.