Financial Planning & Analyst

Ingram Micro; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology distributor based in Malaysia is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning and analysis. The candidate will be involved in preparing forecasts, managing budgets, and providing financial reporting. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills are essential. This role offers opportunities for collaboration with senior management and the finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar financial role.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis and reporting for trend analysis.
• Assist in budget planning and month-end closing.
• Prepare quarterly and yearly financial accounts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reporting

ERP systems knowledge

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

The incumbent is to support all aspects of the financial planning and analysis, including but not limited to weekly forecasts, monthly forecast, month end closing and year end closing, budget and strategic plan. The position is reporting to CFO and supervised by Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis and reporting: Evaluates data and measures impact of risks and opportunities to make recommendations and articulates implications of choices to business partners. E.g. trend analysis, cost/benefit analysis
• Information and system management: Understand how data is structures and can navigate systems efficiently. Applies business knowledge to system solutions to support business decision.
• Budget and Strategy planning: Manages processes that plan, track, measure and interpret operating performance. Guides/Assesses financial forecasts. Evaluates and identifies operating risks and opportunities. Communicates results that assist with resource allocation decisions. Run Business Review with BU Leaders to drive monthly and quarterly forecast accuracy. Execute project while ensuring efficient utilization of resources. Communicates project status, issues and resource need effectively
• Work with Finance Manager on preparing quarterly and yearly P&L account, balance sheet and Working capital
• Work closely with the Finance Manager, CFO and local management to prepare weekly flash forecast (including revenues, operating income and working capital and prepare the annual plan)
• Prepares and analyses financial data such as but not limited to costing, pricing, sales, gross profit, market sector as well as product analysis.
• Assist in the monitoring of operating result: sales, GP, OPEX, Operating Income, CAPEX and Working capital
• Assist in Budget and month end closing by the management team on financial analysis.
• Work and liaise with Regional FP&A team to standardize the reporting
• Any other duties as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor

Requirements

• Candidate must possess bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance with at least 5 years of experience in similar role.
• Qualification of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) would be an added advantage
• Good knowledge in any of the ERP systems such as SAP system
• Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Office software especially Excel
• Ability to work individually and as a team member
• Able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• Ability to multitask and meet constant deadlines
• Willingness to work long hours, when necessary