Financial Planning Analyst

Private Advertiser; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis in a manufacturing setting. You will work with Finance and other departments to deliver financial insights and assist management decisions.

The role emphasizes evaluating manufacturing costs, monitoring variances and building models and dashboards to improve reporting and planning processes. Requires strong Excel skills and experience with BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• 3-5 years of FP&A or related experience in financial analysis or management accounting.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an added advantage.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and cost analysis skills.
• Proficient in Excel; Power BI and ERP systems are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and financial projections.
• Collate and consolidate budget information across departments.
• Monitor performance against budget and highlight variances.
• Prepare monthly management reports and profitability analyses.
• Analyse manufacturing costs and cost per unit; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track KPIs and support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Assist in developing financial models, dashboards and analysis tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance and relevant departments to provide financial insights, monitor business performance and support management decision-making in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

Assist in preparing annual budgets, periodic forecasts and financial projections.

Coordinate with departments to collect and consolidate budget information.

Monitor actual performance against budget and highlight significant variances.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Prepare monthly management reports and financial performance analysis.

Analyse revenue, expenses, profitability and cost movements.

Identify key financial trends, variances and areas for cost improvement.

Prepare reports and presentations for management review.

Manufacturing Cost Analysis

Analyse manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labour, utilities and overheads.

Monitor production costs, cost per unit and manufacturing variances.

Work with Production and Operations teams to understand cost movements and identify cost‑saving opportunities.

Business Performance Monitoring

Track financial and operational KPIs to support business performance evaluation.

Assist in analysing plant and business unit performance.

Provide financial data and insights to support operational and strategic decisions.

Process Improvement

Support the improvement of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes.

Assist in developing financial models, dashboards and analysis tools.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.

3-5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial analysis, management accounting or a similar role.

Experience in a manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.

Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and cost analysis.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI and ERP systems will be an advantage.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Able to work independently and collaborate with different departments.