Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Sdn Bhd seeks a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis to drive quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and long-term financial plans. You will align strategy, partner with budget holders, and develop financial models to inform decisions.

The role focuses on governance of budgets, KPI monitoring, reports, and the development of reporting tools including Power BI and AI-enabled solutions to support management decisions. Based in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of quarterly forecasts, annual budget and long-term financial plan.
• Drive financial strategy alignment with institutional goals.
• Engage and collaborate with budget holders to manage and advise on financial planning, forecasting and budgeting.
• Develop financial models for budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis to assess the financial impact of different business assumptions and support decision-making.
• Review the budget and forecast presentations; and
• Oversee and ensure governance of final budget upload into Cloud ERP.
• Review financial results, monitor KPIs, identify key trends and variances, and work with budget holders to address issues and support financial and operational objectives.
• Responsible for the University’s Financial Performance Review Report.
• Lead the development and maintenance of financial models and analysis, including pricing and costing reports, to support business initiatives and decision-making.
• Conduct industry and business benchmarking, identify key findings and areas for operational improvement, and provide insights to support management decision-making.
• Responsible for financial performance analysis to support business decisions and prepare presentations and insights for various management teams.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of internal and external reports as required.
• Drive the development and enhancement of Power BI dashboards, reporting tools and AI enabled solutions, prioritising business requirements, reviewing outputs and ensuring accurate, user-friendly and relevant reporting to support management decision-making.
• Lead MRAC performance and operational reporting, provide direction on reporting requirements, drive continuous improvements and translate data into insights to support management decision-making.
• Prepare monthly cash flow projections, monitor liquidity requirements, identify potential funding gaps or surplus positions, and provide recommendations to management.
• Define and drive continuous improvement strategy across finance reporting and systems, ensuring consistent enhancement of processes, data quality, and reporting efficiency.
• Lead and/or support ad-hoc project as and when required.
• All HWUM staff endeavours will embody our shared values of: Inspire, Collaborate, Belong, and Celebrate.
• Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post and its general responsibilities. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.
• Heriot-Watt University is a global research-led institution with five campuses in the UK, Dubai, and Malaysia. Founded in Edinburgh in 1821 as the world’s first mechanics institute, it gained university status by Royal Charter in 1966.
• For over 200 years our pioneering research and education has made a positive impact on the global stage. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design.
• Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, established in 2012 in Putrajaya, offers quality British education in Southeast Asia with programmes in business, engineering, actuarial science, data science, and psychology.
• Heriot-Watt University is a global research-led institution with five campuses in the UK, Dubai, and Malaysia. Founded in Edinburgh in 1821 as the world’s first mechanics institute, it gained university status by Royal Charter in 1966.
• For over 200 years our pioneering research and education has made a positive impact on the global stage. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design.
• Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, established in 2012 in Putrajaya, offers quality British education in Southeast Asia with programmes in business, engineering, actuarial science, data science, and psychology.

Job description

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

The Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis will play a key role in contributing to the achievement of the University’s strategy.

The role holder is responsible for the University’s financial analysis, financial planning, financial management and special projects.

The role holder reports to the Senior Manager, Finance.

The role will be based at the University's campus in Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of quarterly forecasts, annual budget and long-term financial plan. Drive financial strategy alignment with institutional goals, including:

Engage and collaborate with budget holders to manage and advise on financial planning, forecasting and budgeting;

Develop financial models for budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis to assess the financial impact of different business assumptions and support decision-making;

Review the budget and forecast presentations; and

Oversee and ensure governance of final budget upload into Cloud ERP.

Review financial results, monitor KPIs, identify key trends and variances, and work with budget holders to address issues and support financial and operational objectives.

Responsible for the University’s Financial Performance Review Report.

Lead the development and maintenance of financial models and analysis, including pricing and costing reports, to support business initiatives and decision-making.

Conduct industry and business benchmarking, identify key findings and areas for operational improvement, and provide insights to support management decision-making.

Responsible for financial performance analysis to support business decisions and prepare presentations and insights for various management teams.

Responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of internal and external reports as required.

Drive the development and enhancement of Power BI dashboards, reporting tools and AI enabled solutions, prioritising business requirements, reviewing outputs and ensuring accurate, user-friendly and relevant reporting to support management decision-making.

Lead MRAC performance and operational reporting, provide direction on reporting requirements, drive continuous improvements and translate data into insights to support management decision-making.

Prepare monthly cash flow projections, monitor liquidity requirements, identify potential funding gaps or surplus positions, and provide recommendations to management.

Define and drive continuous improvement strategy across finance reporting and systems, ensuring consistent enhancement of processes, data quality, and reporting efficiency.

Lead and/or support ad-hoc project as and when required.

All HWUM staff endeavours will embody our shared values of: Inspire, Collaborate, Belong, and Celebrate.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post and its general responsibilities. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

Heriot-Watt University is a global research-led institution with five campuses in the UK, Dubai, and Malaysia. Founded in Edinburgh in 1821 as the world’s first mechanics institute, it gained university status by Royal Charter in 1966.

For over 200 years our pioneering research and education has made a positive impact on the global stage. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, established in 2012 in Putrajaya, offers quality British education in Southeast Asia with programmes in business, engineering, actuarial science, data science, and psychology.

Heriot-Watt University is a global research-led institution with five campuses in the UK, Dubai, and Malaysia. Founded in Edinburgh in 1821 as the world’s first mechanics institute, it gained university status by Royal Charter in 1966.

For over 200 years our pioneering research and education has made a positive impact on the global stage. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, established in 2012 in Putrajaya, offers quality British education in Southeast Asia with programmes in business, engineering, actuarial science, data science, and psychology.