Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) / AM

Etika; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead planning, forecasting, and financial insight generation for the group. You will coordinate monthly Latest Estimate and a 3-month rolling forecast, and oversee the annual budget process with cross-functional inputs.

You will perform comprehensive financial analysis, including cost variance, headcount variance, GP and OP, and provide commentary to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or a professional qualification.
• 7–8 years in accounting/finance with FP&A experience.
• 2–3 years FP&A in trading, manufacturing, or FMCG industries.
• Strong business acumen and interpersonal/presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A and budgeting processes including Latest Estimate and 3-month forecast.
• Coordinate annual budgeting with cross-functional inputs and alignment to strategy.
• Analyze month-end results: Net Sales, GP, OP, BEP, ROIC, CCC; provide senior management commentary.
• Prepare the Annual Operating Plan and 3-year Mid-Term Plan.
• Review P&L projections for new product launches; assess risk and viability.
• Participate in Transfer Pricing analysis ensuring compliance before submission.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and scenario planning.
• Support accounting operations for local and international units; ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Financial analysis

P&L management

Costing

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

PMO experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/MICPA/CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) / AM

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.