Financial Planning Analyst (Network)

Maxis; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxis is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst (Network) to provide essential financial support to the Network function, manage budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting, and serve as the partner for LE, AOP and Long-Range Planning processes.

You will monitor Opex and Capex, perform month-end closing activities, and deliver actionable insights to help optimise costs and drive financial discipline across the network team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, or Management Accounting
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, accruals, and financial reporting
• Experience in Opex and Capex planning, monitoring, and variance analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights
• Experience in telecommunications, network, engineering, or infrastructure-related industries is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Business Partnering for Network: provide actual reporting, guidance, and analysis for LE, AOP, and LRP
• Opex & Capex Management: monitor and submit Network Opex/Capex plans
• Financial Month-End Closing: manage accruals, depreciation forecasting, and Capex/OPEX outlook
• Cost Optimisation & Efficiency: identify and implement saving opportunities
• Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis: deliver timely insights for decisions and special projects

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP/Financial systems

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?

The Financial Planning Analyst (Network) needs to provide essential financial support to the Network function. This role is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations, accurate reporting, and coordination of capital expenditure & cost planning. You will act as a point of contact for the Network team, ensuring that financial processes are followed and that management has the data required for effective decision-making

What You Will Do:

Business Partnering for Network

Serve as the dedicated finance partner for the Network function, providing insightful actual reporting, financial guidance, and analysis to support Latest Estimates (LE), Annual Operating Plans (AOP), and Long-Range Planning (LRP). Provide financial guidance on budgeting, Limit of Authorization (LOA), and related matters

Opex & Capex Management

Take ownership of the Network division’s financial health by monitoring Operating Expenditure (Opex) and Capital Expenditure (Capex) planning and submissions.

Financial Month-End Closing

Month-end closing activities including accruals, depreciation forecasting, and Capex & OPEX outlook preparation.

Cost Optimisation & Efficiency

Partner with Network teams to identify and implement Opex and Capex saving opportunities

Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis

Deliver timely and accurate financial insights to support decision-making and special projects.

What You Need To Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Finance Business Partnering, or Management Accounting
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, accruals, and financial reporting
• Experience in Opex and Capex planning, monitoring, and variance analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights
• Experience in telecommunications, network, engineering, or infrastructure-related industries is an advantage

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