FP&A Lead: Financial Planning & Strategy

Heriot-Watt University; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia seeks an Assistant Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis to lead financial planning, forecasting and performance analytics from the Putrajaya campus. You will coordinate budgets, produce management reports, and support strategic initiatives with robust data insights.

The role requires strong modelling, Excel expertise, and proficiency in Power BI with experience in ERP systems. Collaboration with multiple stakeholders and timely delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional certificate required.
• Desirable: Accounting/CPA/ACCA qualification.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in financial planning/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quarterly forecasting and annual budget preparation with guidance to budget holders.
• Analyse monthly actual vs forecast results and explain variances to drive performance.
• Interpret trends, perform root-cause analysis, and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Financial planning

Modelling

Business analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree or professional certificate

Accounting/CPA/ACCA

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia seeks an Assistant Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis to lead financial planning, forecasting and performance analytics from the Putrajaya campus. You will coordinate budgets, produce management reports, and support strategic initiatives with robust data insights.

The role requires strong modelling, Excel expertise, and proficiency in Power BI with experience in ERP systems. Collaboration with multiple stakeholders and timely delivery are essential.