Senior Analyst - Finance Transformation

APAC Michael Page; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking candidates for a role focused on driving financial process improvements. You will engage in business process re-engineering, system maintenance support, and application development. The ideal candidate should have an Advanced Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers permanent employment with long-term career prospects in a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive company culture

Long-term career prospects

Exposure to finance transformation projects

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of practical experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced functions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze management challenges within accounting and treasury operations.
• Lead BPR discussions with teams and stakeholders.
• Develop proposed future-state metrics and BPR strategy.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Advanced Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Job description

Overview

The candidate will play a vital role in supporting process improvements and streamlining financial operations. This role is based in Selangor and requires analytical skills and a solid understanding of accounting and finance principles.

Responsibilities

Business Process Re-engineering (BPR)

• Identify and analyze management challenges within accounting and treasury operations
• Research and evaluate advanced technology solutions to address identified issues
• Lead BPR discussions with accounting and treasury teams, Global Head, local finance, IT, and other stakeholders
• Develop proposed future-state (To-Be) metrics, BPR strategy, and project timelines; negotiate with stakeholders and initiate new global projects
• Coordinate business requirements gathering, functional specifications, and system testing phases including User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Oversee system go-live, hypercare, and stabilization of new operations during system/function rollouts
• Manage collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, including Global Headquarters, Local Finance, IT, and external vendors

System Maintenance Support

• Systems supported include ERP, closing systems, ticketing systems, and others
• Handle finance system inquiries, user access requests, and change requests from business users
• Define KPIs for system maintenance and proactively improve service quality based on KPI analysis
• Monitor and resolve finance system issues or interface errors in coordination with the IT team

Low-code / No-code Application Development

• Focus areas include Business Intelligence, Automation, Generative AI, Macros, etc.
• Develop and deploy new functionalities on low-code/no-code platforms to support BPR initiatives and ensure operational stability

Profile / Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or CPA/MIA equivalent
• At least 3 years of practical experience in Accounting, Finance, or related systems
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively across business and IT teams
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to process improvement
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Adaptable to fast-paced, changing environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Conditional Formatting, etc.)
• Growth-oriented with a keen interest in finance, IT systems, and emerging technologies

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive company culture.
• Permanent employment with long-term career prospects.
• Comprehensive exposure to finance transformation projects in the retail industry.

If you are passionate about driving financial process improvements and are ready to make an impact, apply now!

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Angie Teh on [phone].