Project Finance Analyst, Energy Industries - Johor Bahru

ABB Schweiz AG; Johor Bahru; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Project Finance Analyst in Johor Bahru. The role involves overseeing project financial metrics, managing invoicing and reporting, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in finance and at least 5 years of experience in project finance. Join a supportive team and make a visible impact on the future of energy solutions.

Benefits

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Finance, Controlling and accounting.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and analyzing key project financial metrics including Gross Margin and cash flow.
• Working closely with project teams to manage project invoicing and financial reporting activities.
• Designing and maintaining insightful dashboards and KPIs to monitor project health.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

Tools

SAP

PR+ (Project Review Plus)

Job description

Project Finance Analyst, Energy Industries - Johor Bahru

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This position reports to

Local Div Controller, Offshore Solutions Business

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support in all financial and commercial matters related to the project. Each day, you will actively drive their respective project’s performance. You will also showcase your expertise by preparing project invoices and financial accounting and reporting (including project site accounting) documents.The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid, Onsite #LI-OnsiteThis role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries (PAEN) E-House Business. The role is to be based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.You will be mainly accountable for:• Overseeing and analyzing key project financial metrics including Gross Margin (GM%), absorption, cash flow, risk & opportunities, and life cycle value. Ensuring alignment with project KPIs and business goals.• Working closely with project teams to manage project invoicing, financial accounting, and reporting activities. Driving revenue realization and optimizing project cash flow.• Providing support in maintaining comprehensive documentation and effectively respond to audit queries, ensuring full compliance with internal and external audit requirements.• Utilizing tools such as SAP and PR+ (Project Review Plus) to support end-to-end project tracking and performance reviews. Identifying areas for system/process improvements to enhance efficiency.• Designing and maintaining insightful dashboards and KPIs to monitor project health. Presenting data-driven insights to senior management, enabling informed decision-making.• Proactively identifying financial and operational risks impacting project performance. Recommending mitigation strategies to ensure timely resolution.• Establishing and enforcing standardized documentation practices for all phases of the project—from bidding to closure—ensuring all records are centrally stored and easily accessible.

Qualifications for the role

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Project Finance, Controlling and accounting.
• Experience in financial project control, with a track record of successfully managing projects.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with fluency in English both written and verbal.
• knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting.

What's in it for you?

• Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Process Automation and have a visible impact on the future
• Enjoy a supportive and solution driven team environment

More about us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons,chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory