Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Pos Malaysia Berhad; Sepang; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis. The successful candidate will take full ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and will lead financial integration for newly acquired entities. Required qualifications include a CPA or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years in finance, with preferred experience in the Aviation industry. This role demands strong strategic planning capabilities and the ability to influence diverse teams across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in finance with leadership roles in Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Experience in the Aviation industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of financial planning lifecycle.
• Lead integration of newly acquired entities into financial framework.
• Establish clear KPIs to drive performance.

Skills

Financial modeling

Strategic planning

Capital expenditure management

Influencing and collaboration

Education

CPA, CA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent

Job description

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

As the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you are a strategic catalyst for Pos Malaysia. You will bridge the gap between financial data and operational excellence, providing the deep insights necessary to drive our business strategy forward. You are expected to operate with high autonomy, transforming complex data into a roadmap for sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

Own It

End-to-End Accountability: Take full ownership of the financial planning lifecycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term modeling.

Result-Oriented Leadership: Lead the integration of newly acquired entities into our financial framework, ensuring seamless consolidation and accountability from day one.

Performance Standards: Establish clear KPIs for teams to drive a culture of individual and collective responsibility.

One Team

Break down silos by collaborating closely with Group Finance, IT, and School leadership teams to ensure financial systems and data quality serve the entire organization.

Promote "One Pos Malaysia" by aligning school-level financial objectives with the Group’s over-arching strategic goals.

Actively mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a supportive environment where knowledge is shared and collective performance is prioritized over individual output.

Build Trust

Strategic Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and senior leadership, providing transparent, accurate, and actionable financial insights.

Integrity in Reporting: Ensure the absolute integrity of monthly management accounts, fostering confidence among all internal and external stakeholders.

Analytical Evolution: Develop sophisticated financial models to evaluate new business opportunities, investment appraisals, and 5-year strategic plans.

Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and implement modern reporting capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the business.

Move Fast

Agile Forecasting: Streamline budgeting processes to ensure the business can pivot quickly in response to market changes.

Urgency in Execution: Deliver timely variance analyses that allow leadership to address performance gaps and opportunities in real-time.

Internal Service Excellence: Treat operational and academic leaders as your primary customers, providing them with the financial tools and insights they need to succeed.

Practical Insights: Translate complex data into simple, actionable recommendations that improve operational efficiency and the stakeholder experience.

Requirements

• Professional Certification: CPA, CA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in finance, with a proven track record of success in dedicated Financial Planning & Analysis leadership roles.
• Experience in the Aviation industry is highly preferred.
• Advanced expertise in financial modeling, strategic planning, and capital expenditure management.
• Exceptional ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of a diverse organization.

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