Financial Planning & Analysis

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Job (Permanent Employee)

5 Working Days / Week

Medical Benefit

Annual Bonus, 13th Month salary

Increment Adjustment

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an FP&A professional to lead budgeting, forecasts, and financial models to support business planning and decision-making.

You will prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, conduct variance analysis, monitor KPIs, partner with department heads on budgeting and scenarios, and translate financial data into actionable insights; proficiency in English is required, Mandarin is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification (ACCA / CPA Australia / CIMA / MIA) is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, management accounting, financial analysis, or a related finance roles, preferably in a corporate or consulting environment.
• Solid knowledge of Malaysian financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards. / accounting principles, statutory laws and regulations;
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., SQL, AutoCount, Bukku or similar) and Microsoft Excel;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills with high attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders across different functions.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to interpret financial data into actionable insights;
• Proficient in English; ability to speak Mandarin is an advantage for liaison with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business planning and decision-making;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, including financial performance analysis and commentary;
• Conduct variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, and provide insights on key business drivers;
• Monitor and analyze financial and operational KPIs to support performance management and continuous improvement initiatives;
• Partner with department heads and business units on budget planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis;
• Analyze profitability, cost structures, and operational efficiency, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and business improvement;
• Evaluate the financial impact, return on investment (ROI), and risks of business initiatives, projects, and capital expenditures;
• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to support management decision-making;
• Conduct market, industry, and competitor analysis to support business growth and strategic planning;
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data used for reporting and analysis;
• Support the enhancement of financial reporting processes, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve reporting efficiency;
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, where required, and support compliance with applicable financial reporting standards;
• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis, projects, and other finance-related assignments as required by management;

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

SQL

Accounting software

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Mandarin communication (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA / CPA Australia / CIMA / MIA preferred

Tools

SQL

AutoCount

Bukku

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;


• Professional qualification (ACCA / CPA Australia / CIMA / MIA) is preferred;


• Minimum 3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, management accounting, financial analysis, or a related finance roles, preferably in a corporate or consulting environment;


• Solid knowledge of Malaysian financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards. / accounting principles, statutory laws and regulations;


• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., SQL, AutoCount, Bukku or similar) and Microsoft Excel;


• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills with high attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines;


• Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders across different functions.


• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong business acumen and ability to interpret financial data into actionable insights;


• Proficient in English; ability to speak Mandarin is an advantage for liaison with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business planning and decision-making;


• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, including financial performance analysis and commentary;


• Conduct variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, and provide insights on key business drivers;


• Monitor and analyze financial and operational KPIs to support performance management and continuous improvement initiatives;


• Partner with department heads and business units on budget planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis;


• Analyze profitability, cost structures, and operational efficiency, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and business improvement;


• Evaluate the financial impact, return on investment (ROI), and risks of business initiatives, projects, and capital expenditures;


• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to support management decision-making;


• Conduct market, industry, and competitor analysis to support business growth and strategic planning;


• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data used for reporting and analysis;


• Support the enhancement of financial reporting processes, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve reporting efficiency;


• Liaise with internal and external auditors, where required, and support compliance with applicable financial reporting standards;


• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis, projects, and other finance-related assignments as required by management;

Benefits

• Full-Time Job (Permanent Employee);


• 5 Working Days / Week;


• Medical Benefit;


• Annual Bonus, 13th Month salary;


• Increment Adjustment