Financial Planning and Analysis Business Analyst

SK intellix Malaysia; Ampang Jaya Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Malaysia is seeking a Business Analyst specializing in Financial Planning & Analysis. The role involves financial forecasting, budgeting, and enhancing business performance through data-driven insights. Candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong leadership skills. This position offers opportunities to coordinate with stakeholders and manage financial strategies effectively.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, analytical, or financial roles in a corporate setting.
• Experience in managing and mentoring teams.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial forecasting and budgeting for the company.
• Coordinate with teams to enhance performance and manage relationships.
• Develop and lead budgeting processes and variance analysis.
• Monitor and report on performance of budget proposals.
• Lead special projects to advance strategic goals.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

MBA or advanced degree

ACCA, CPA or CFP (advantage)

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis (Business Analyst)

Responsible for financial forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analysis while coordinating with teams to enhance business performance and manage stakeholder relationships.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform the forecasting, developing financial model and planning process for the company financials, short- & long-term plan for various business units and projects.
• Responsible for product profitability by working with various team to ensure company achieving positive contribution margin & profitability
• Involvement in corporate development especially in the formulation of strategies, actions plans and target tracking of projects
• Develop and lead monthly, quarterly & annual plan budget process including budgeting, forecast & variance analysis working with team leaders and present projections to senior management.
• Coordinate & collaborate with other teams to analyse different projects to develop goals, measure performance and make recommendations by search financial opportunities to improve business & budgeting process.
• Assist with all team leaders to monitor and report on progress & performance for each proposal that has gone through business & strategic planning.
• Perform monitoring the monthly / yearly cost incurred for each budget proposal with the objective of being able to provide periodic updates to management
• Lead by planning & executing special projects assigned by the top-tier management to advance our strategic goals
• Manage & oversee the relationship with internal & external stakeholders.
• Perform other ad-hoc related duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, corporate finance, engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• An added advantage if you have ACCA, CPA or CFP
• Proven relevant experience minimum eight (8) years in a strategy, problem solving role, or analytical role, financial reporting, corporate performance & monitoring, preferably in corporate setting.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing and mentoring development teams.
• Comfortable working with large amount of data & converting data into simple insights.
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting with an analytical mind with a strategic ability.