Manager Finance Business Partner

Malaysia Aviation Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation organization in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Manager, Finance Business Partner to assist the Finance Director in overseeing finance operations for Loyalty & Travel Solutions. The role requires strong leadership and financial analysis skills, with 7-8 years’ experience in a related field. Responsibilities include managing budgeting and forecasting, delivering financial reporting, and leading strategic initiatives to improve business performance. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Accounting/Finance and relevant professional qualifications, along with expertise in the airline industry.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Strong leadership qualities and collaborative approach.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes.
• Deliver strategic finance initiatives for performance improvement.
• Oversee financial reporting and control operating expenses.
• Review and propose action plans for financial evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Financial operation knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional Qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, MIA etc)

Job description

Position Title

Manager, Finance Business Partner, FIN - FBP Loyalty & Travel Solutions (Loyalty & Travel Services)

Reports To

Finance Director, FIN - FBP Loyalty & Travel Solutions (Loyalty & Travel Services)

Role Purpose

Assist Finance Director in leading the entire finance business partnering of Loyalty & Travel Solutions (Loyalty & Travel Services) PC (LTS) as well as Digital & IT (DIT) Division, drive initiatives to develop comprehensive financial and business analysis. Collaborate with Divisional Heads and Group Finance to drive business performance and process improvement.

Key Accountability

• Lead LTS & DIT Divisional annual budgeting process, monthly/quarterly forecasting process, and weekly/monthly/quarterly financial and KPI reporting to the business
• Collaborate with Business Users and other stakeholders to deliver strategic finance initiatives aimed at performance and profitability improvement/cost reduction
• Lead the performance analysis of the LTS & DIT Management Report, highlighting key variances to Divisional Head and manage divisions finances via identifying process improvements and divisional financial performance
• Review and propose action plan for contract vetting in relation to financial and commercial evaluation within LTS & DIT Divisions
• Oversee development and input gathering of divisional finance policies, standards and internal controls & provide overall leadership and guidance within the team and create, lead and motivate a high performance team
• Proactively monitor and control operating expenses through periodic communication with various departments/stakeholders to meet annual budget target. With additional focus Airlines Revenue Performance and other operating expenses.

Qualifications & Working Experience

Degree in Accounting/Finance and/or Professional Qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, MIA etc) with 7-8 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance or in the related field

Area of Experience

• Leadership – Possess strong leadership qualities and build a collaborative approach in the overall development of direction and operation function
• Technical – Excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills; hold extensive and in-depth professional knowledge and understanding of divisions business and financial operation
• Managerial – Possess strong management and conflict resolution skills and ability to multitask
• Industry knowledge – Expert level of Knowledge for airline business

Personality Traits

• To provide effective business partnering, in offering commercial insights and strategic thinking combined with influencing and ideally leadership skill, under tough economic conditions, volatile markets and intense competitive pressure
• To provide ongoing support with reasonably accurate, as well as timely information and analysis, and prepared to challenge constructively, when necessary, to ensure the business is managed in the long term interest of all stakeholders
• To challenge status quo when necessary