Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Misc Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

MISC Berhad seeks an experienced Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to join the Group Financial Control team. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic financial insights across the MISC Group to support major business decisions.

You will partner with senior management, business units, and PETRONAS to ensure effective planning, resource prioritisation, and performance management for growth. Experience in FP&A and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification or postgraduate study is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead group budgeting, forecasting, and year-end projections across the MISC Group.
• Monitor performance, provide insights, and support strategic decision-making.
• Develop consolidated management reports and commentary for leadership and PETRONAS.
• Partner with business units and stakeholders to challenge assumptions and drive value.
• Support continuous improvement of planning, reporting, and budgeting processes.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management Reporting

Business Performance Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Business Partnering

Leadership

Strategic Agility

Relationship Building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Professional qualification or postgraduate (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW/MICPA/CPA/CFA)

Tools

Excel

BI Tools

Financial Modelling

Job description

Shape Strategic Financial Decisions Across the MISC Group

MISC Berhad is seeking an experienced and analytical Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Group Financial Control (GFC) - Strategic Financial Management team. In this role, you will drive Group budgeting, financial forecasting, performance analysis, management reporting, and strategic financial insights that support key business decisions across the MISC Group.

Working closely with senior management, Business Units, Finance teams, PETRONAS, and other key stakeholders, you will play a critical role in ensuring effective financial planning, resource prioritisation, and performance management to support the Group's growth objectives.

What You'll Be Doing:

Budget Planning & Management

• Lead the development, consolidation, and review of Group budgets and year-end projections.
• Manage budget framework, policies, procedures, and budgeting tools.
• Coordinate annual budget preparation across Business Units and support Group resource prioritisation.
• Conduct budget analysis, scenario simulations, and provide recommendations for management decision-making.

Financial Analysis & Performance Management

• Monitor monthly, quarterly, and yearly business performance against budget.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance trends.
• Support revenue projections, business planning, and financial forecasting activities.
• Assist in CAPEX affordability assessments and investment prioritisation exercises.

Management Reporting

• Develop and produce consolidated Group management reports.
• Prepare reporting packs for Group Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and PETRONAS.
• Provide meaningful financial commentary and actionable business insights.
• Support ad-hoc reporting and strategic analysis requested by stakeholders.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner closely with Business Units during budget and forecasting exercises.
• Provide financial advisory support and challenge business assumptions where appropriate.
• Support analyst briefings, Bursa announcements, Annual Reports, and Board presentations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including Finance Heads, PETRONAS, rating agencies, analysts, and bankers.

Strategic Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support special projects, competitor analysis, Balanced Scorecard reporting, and other corporate initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial planning, reporting processes, and budgeting effectiveness.
• Contribute to strategic financial management initiatives across the Group.

What We're Looking For:

Qualification

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification or postgraduate qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, MICPA, CPA, or CFA will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in managerial positions within Accounting, Finance, Corporate Planning, or Financial Management.
• Strong exposure to budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, management reporting, and business performance analysis.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Budget Preparation & Performance Review
• Industry Benchmarking
• Management Reporting & Business Insights
• Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering
• Strategic Agility & Leadership
• Relationship Building & Influencing Skills

Why Join MISC?

At MISC, you'll play a key role in shaping financial strategies that support business growth across a global organisation. You'll work closely with senior leadership, influence critical financial decisions, and contribute to enterprise-wide planning, reporting, and performance management initiatives.