Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Etika; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Etika is seeking a senior FP&A leader in Malaysia to drive planning, budgeting, and financial analysis across local and international units. You will oversee the AOP/MTP, assess market trends, and provide insights to guide strategic decisions for growth and profitability.

The role requires extensive FP&A experience in trading/manufacturing/FMCG, advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and a finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or a professional qualification such as ACCA, MICPA, or CIMA (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 7–8 years of experience in accounting and finance functions, including at least 2–3 years in FP&A, preferably within trading, manufacturing, or FMCG industries.
• Strong business acumen with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Highly meticulous with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven experience in project management; PMO exposure is an added advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly Integrated Business Planning process (Latest Estimate and 3-month rolling forecast) to assess market developments and trends in demand and supply, and provide clear financial insights and implications.
• Coordinate and manage the annual budgeting process by consolidating cross-functional inputs, performing quantitative analysis, and ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic direction.
• Perform comprehensive financial analysis, including fixed and variable cost variance, headcount variance, manufacturing cost and gap analysis, and sales margin analysis, while promoting cost awareness across the organization.
• Analyze month-end closing results and deliver insightful commentary to senior management, covering key metrics such as Net Sales Revenue, price and volume mix, GP, OP, BEP, ROIC, CCC, and CoC.
• Lead the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and the 3-year Mid-Term Plan (MTP).
• Review and validate Profit & Loss (P&L) projections for new product launches (VCA), including risk assessment and financial viability.
• Participate in Transfer Pricing (TP) analysis by reviewing assumptions and ensuring compliance prior to submission.
• Provide ad hoc analytical support for projects, including price increase subsidy analysis, P&L evaluation, and scenario-based financial simulations.
• Support accounting operations for both local and international business units, including Singapore entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in compliance with group policies and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to finance and accounting-related projects such as process improvements, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to strengthen their technical expertise in financial analysis and business acumen.
• Uphold strong governance standards by ensuring strict adherence to AOP, MTP, and monthly closing processes, including compliance with submission timelines and Regional Office guidelines.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cost variance analysis

Communication

Presentation

Team leadership

PMO exposure

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/MICPA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Drive management planning and decision-making by identifying, maintaining, and evaluating relevant business and financial information, and recommending appropriate financial actions aligned with organizational goals.

Lead the monthly Integrated Business Planning process (Latest Estimate and 3-month rolling forecast) to assess market developments and trends in demand and supply, and provide clear financial insights and implications.

Coordinate and manage the annual budgeting process by consolidating cross-functional inputs, performing quantitative analysis, and ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic direction.

Perform comprehensive financial analysis, including fixed and variable cost variance, headcount variance, manufacturing cost and gap analysis, and sales margin analysis, while promoting cost awareness across the organization.

Analyze month-end closing results and deliver insightful commentary to senior management, covering key metrics such as Net Sales Revenue, price and volume mix, Gross Profit (GP), Operating Profit (OP), Break-even Point (BEP), Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC), and Cause-of-Change (CoC).

Lead the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and the 3-year Mid-Term Plan (MTP).

Review and validate Profit & Loss (P&L) projections for new product launches (VCA), including risk assessment and financial viability.

Participate in Transfer Pricing (TP) analysis by reviewing assumptions and ensuring compliance prior to submission.

Provide ad hoc analytical support for projects, including price increase (PI) subsidy analysis, P&L evaluation, and scenario-based financial simulations.

Support accounting operations for both local and international business units, including Singapore entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in compliance with group policies and statutory requirements.

Contribute to finance and accounting-related projects such as process improvements, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead, coach, and develop team members to strengthen their technical expertise in financial analysis and business acumen.

Uphold strong governance standards by ensuring strict adherence to AOP, MTP, and monthly closing processes, including compliance with submission timelines and Regional Office guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or a professional qualification such as ACCA, MICPA, or CIMA (or equivalent).

Minimum of 7–8 years of experience in accounting and finance functions, including at least 2–3 years in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), preferably within trading, manufacturing, or FMCG industries.

Strong business acumen with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

Highly meticulous with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Proven experience in project management; PMO exposure is an added advantage.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Advantages:

Hands-on experience in risk management, budget tracking, financial planning and strategy, statistical analysis, research reporting, and forecasting.

Strong analytical, conceptual, and financial modelling skills.

Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps, recommend practical solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.