Senior Analyst- Financial Planning & Analytics

ZALORA Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ZALORA Group as a Financial Analyst and play a critical role in elevating marketing strategies with your financial insights. You will partner with the marketing team to assess the financial impact of initiatives, empowering decisions that drive revenue growth. This is an opportunity to showcase your advanced analytical skills and Excel proficiency while supporting dynamic marketing projects in Asia's leading online fashion destination.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Focus on mental and physical well-being

Career growth aligned with personal goals

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in business planning, forecasting and analysis.
• CPA qualification preferred.
• Experience in ecommerce or fast-paced industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial planning and reporting processes.
• Analyze revenue streams related to marketing.
• Prepare and present metrics and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Reporting

Forecasting

Excel

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities: Coordinate financial planning and management reporting processes to ensure accurate, timely, and forward-looking insights that empower marketing decision-making and demand analysis. Partner with the marketing team to evaluate the financial impact of go-to-market strategies, optimize marketing spend, and conduct cost-benefit analyses for key initiatives. Analyze revenue streams related to marketing activities, identify trends and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to drive top-line growth. Develop and maintain revenue forecasts, financial models, and scenario analyses to support marketing strategy and business planning. Prepare and present customer and order metrics, marketing insights, and strategic recommendations to business partners and senior management. Conduct forward-looking ad-hoc analyses, such as campaign evaluation, competitive benchmarking, and scenario analysis to inform marketing strategies. Support budget adherence by effectively monitoring and reporting on marketing projects and business plans. Ensure the quality, accuracy, and integrity of financial information for reliable reporting and sound decision-making. Proactively identify and communicate relevant financial issues and opportunities to marketing stakeholders. Demonstrate advanced Excel skills and a strong understanding of financial systems and tools to support data-driven marketing decisions. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 2-3 years of relevant experience in business planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. CPA qualification is preferred but not required. Demonstrated ability to initiate and drive change across different levels of the organization. Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Advanced technical proficiency in Excel, including experience analyzing and manipulating large datasets (e.g., pivot tables, data visualization, and automation). Ability to balance speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to make independent decisions and take initiative. Experience in ecommerce, retail, fashion, or other fast-paced, consumer-oriented industries is preferred, but a demonstrated ability to adapt and thrive in rapidly changing environments is essential. Wonderhowit'sliketobuildyourcareerwithZALORA?Inspiredbyemployees,webelieveyou'llbeinfor: Anexcitingplatformtomakeyoursuccessstory Havetheutmostcareforyourmentalandphysicalwellbeing Flexibilityweavedintoyourlifestyle Aseamlessworkenvironmentwithafriendly&team-fueledculture Careergrowthalignedtoyourprofessionalandpersonalneedsandgoals Wanttostayaheadwithourdevelopments?FollowusatourLinkedInpageandknowmoreaboutusfromourcareerwebsite. The ZALORA story ZALORA exists for the millions of fashion consumers in Asia seeking a shopping experience focused on their unique styles, trends and fit. As Asia’s leading online fashion destination, ZALORA was founded in 2012 and has a presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia & Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan. ZALORA’s localized sites offer an extensive collection of top international and local brands as well as our own in-house labels across apparel, shoes and accessories for men and women. ZALORA is part of Global Fashion Group, the world’s leader in online fashion for emerging markets. ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means, unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by ZALORA or Global Fashion Group. Consent Disclaimer By submitting your application for this role, you consent to ZALORA collecting, using and processing through and in ZALORA’s systems all personal data included in or provided in relation to your application. The purposes for such collection, use and/or processing shall be for conducting of ZALORA’s recruitment requirements for the present role, and identifying and evaluating other roles and career opportunities within ZALORA which you might be a good fit for.