Head, Business Reporting and Analysis, SEA

Principal Financial Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Financial Group is seeking a Head of Business Reporting and Analysis for SEA. You will lead the Finance Management Reporting team across Southeast Asia, overseeing end-to-end management, financial and commercial reporting for all SEA entities.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and senior stakeholder partnerships, translating data into actionable insights and strategic initiatives that support business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance and professional accounting qualifications (CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting in a regional or group environment.
• Proven people-leader capable of developing high-performing teams and managing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely, accurate, and insightful management and Group reporting for internal, regional, and JV stakeholders.
• Review and challenge consolidated SEA Group financial results, entity performance, and Board-level materials.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, including variance analysis and corrective actions.
• Act as a trusted Finance business partner to senior leaders, providing commercial challenge and decision support.
• Translate complex data into clear insights, actionable recommendations, and forward-looking analysis.
• Drive data quality, process improvement, automation, and best practices in reporting and analytics.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing management reporting team.
• Lead special projects, ad hoc analysis, and strategic initiatives to support senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Management reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Data analytics

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance

CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

At Principal, we invest in what matters. And building dedicated teams is where it all begins. We’re drawn to people who bring outstanding perspectives, passion, and expertise to help us advance the financial security and well-being of our customers. We also aim to transform our growing business and drive positive change in the communities where we live and work.

When we invest in you, and you invest in us, great things happen.

We are looking for a Head, Business Reporting and Analysis, SEA who will lead our Finance Management Reporting team for Southeast Asia in leading the end‑to‑end management, financial and commercial reporting for all SEA entities within Principal Asset Management.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee timely, accurate, and insightful management and Group reporting for internal, regional, and JV stakeholders.


• Review and challenge consolidated SEA Group financial results, entity performance, and Board-level presentation materials.


• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, including variance analysis and corrective actions.


• Act as a trusted Finance business partner to senior leaders, providing commercial challenge and decision support.


• Serve as the primary liaison with Principal, Principal International, CIMB Group, and key stakeholders.


• Translate complex data into clear insights, actionable recommendations, and forward‑looking analysis.


• Drive data quality, process improvement, automation, and best practices in reporting and analytics.


• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing management reporting team.


• Lead special projects, ad hoc analysis, and strategic initiatives to support senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree student or graduate in Accounting and Finance and professional accounting qualifications, such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.


• Extensive experience in management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting within a regional or group environment in the Financial Services industry.


• Proven people‑leader with experience managing and developing high‑performing teams.


• Able to display strong stakeholder management skills, including with senior management and external partners.


• Solid understanding of financial statements, commercial performance and business drivers.


• Ability to operate in a complex, multi‑entity, matrix organisation.


• A clear communicator and a collaborative team player.

Additional Information

Who We Are

Principal Financial Group is a Fortune 500 global leader in financial services specializing in insurance, retirement, and asset management. We have 18,000 employees and 51 million customers around the world with over $714B in assets under management.