SEA Head of Finance Reporting & Analysis

Principal Financial Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Financial Group is seeking a Head of Business Reporting and Analysis for SEA. You will lead the Finance Management Reporting team across Southeast Asia, overseeing end-to-end management, financial and commercial reporting for all SEA entities.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and senior stakeholder partnerships, translating data into actionable insights and strategic initiatives that support business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance and professional accounting qualifications (CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting in a regional or group environment.
• Proven people-leader capable of developing high-performing teams and managing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely, accurate, and insightful management and Group reporting for internal, regional, and JV stakeholders.
• Review and challenge consolidated SEA Group financial results, entity performance, and Board-level materials.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, including variance analysis and corrective actions.
• Act as a trusted Finance business partner to senior leaders, providing commercial challenge and decision support.
• Translate complex data into clear insights, actionable recommendations, and forward-looking analysis.
• Drive data quality, process improvement, automation, and best practices in reporting and analytics.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing management reporting team.
• Lead special projects, ad hoc analysis, and strategic initiatives to support senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Management reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Data analytics

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance

CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Principal Financial Group is seeking a Head of Business Reporting and Analysis for SEA. You will lead the Finance Management Reporting team across Southeast Asia, overseeing end-to-end management, financial and commercial reporting for all SEA entities.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and senior stakeholder partnerships, translating data into actionable insights and strategic initiatives that support business growth.