Financial Planning and Analysis Assistant Manager

Confidential; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an FP&A Assistant Manager to support financial analysis, management reporting, and budgeting at the group level. You will collaborate with business units and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, insightful analyses, and data-driven decision support.

Key activities include consolidating monthly and quarterly reports, forecasting performance, and driving improvements through data governance and BI tooling. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• 5-8 years of relevant corporate finance/FP&A experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of monthly and quarterly management reports.
• Support analysis of past and forecast financial performance across business units.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data used in reporting and dashboards.
• Conduct benchmarking and variance analysis to identify performance gaps.
• Help carry out financial stress testing and scenario planning.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting exercises.
• Coordinate data collection and validation with business and finance teams.
• Assist in preparing presentation materials for senior management reviews.
• Participate in projects related to cost tracking, system implementation, or performance analysis.
• Collaborate with Shared Services on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide analytical support for ad hoc business and strategic projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

BI tools

Job description

As the FP&A Assistant Manager, you will support financial analysis, management reporting, and business planning activities at the Group level. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and business units to ensure accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and data-driven decision support.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of monthly and quarterly management reports
• Support analysis of past and forecast financial performance across business units
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data used in reporting and dashboards
• Conduct benchmarking and variance analysis to identify performance gaps and improvement areas
• Help carry out financial stress testing and scenario planning

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting exercises
• Coordinate data collection and validation with business and finance teams
• Assist in preparing presentation materials for senior management reviews

Projects & Business Support

• Participate in projects related to cost tracking, system implementation, or performance analysis
• Collaborate with Shared Services on continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide analytical support for ad hoc business and strategic projects

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or a related discipline from a reputable university
• At least 5-8 years of relevant experience in a corporate finance or FP&A role
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools
• Willingness to travel up to 25% per month