P&A COE Analyst

Kimberly Clark Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Malaysia seeks a Finance Professional to manage financial planning and analysis. Responsibilities include budget management, data analysis, and collaboration with business units to enhance financial performance. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of experience in finance. Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities are crucial for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the finance field with at least 2 years in financial planning and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with business units to provide actionable insights.

Skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Data analysis and modeling

Business partnering

Process improvement

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities

• Financial Planning and Analysis: Assist in the development and management of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans. Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results against forecasts and budgets. Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior management. Provide presentation materials with high level commentary analysis.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and decision-making. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reports.

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with business units to understand their financial needs and provide actionable insights. Support various departments in managing and reporting. Facilitate cross-functional discussions to drive financial performance.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function. Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the finance field with at least 2 years in financial planning and analysis.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and extract meaningful insights.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with senior leaders.

• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools.

• Ability to work with minimal oversight.

Skills in Financial analysis and reporting

• Budgeting and forecasting
• Data analysis and modeling
• Business partnering
• Process improvement
• Strategic thinking