Senior Associate, Strategic Finance

Grab; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Southeast Asian superapp is seeking a Strategic Finance professional to enhance financial strategy and operations. Based in Petaling Jaya, the role focuses on financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic support for various departments. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive experience in strategic finance. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Term Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Parental leave

Birthday leave

Volunteering leave

Grabber Assistance Programme

Flex Work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in strategic finance and financial controllership roles.
• Understanding of financial reporting and accounting standards.
• Experience working in SSC and regional finance team is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of financial forecasting models.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support budgeting and planning.
• Partner with business leaders to understand financial needs.
• Provide financial expertise to support decision-making.
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and resolve issues.

Skills

Strategic finance

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

SQL

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Concur

Job description

Company Description

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle‑free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

About Grab and Our Workplace

Job Description

Get to know the Team

At Grab, our Strategic Finance team drives our financial strategy to ensure sustainable profitable growth. We partner with different departments to provide senior management with both operational and financial analysis, strategic planning, and decision support, ensuring that Grab continues to expand.

Get to know the Role

Reporting to our Head of Commercial Operations & PMO, Strategic Finance, this role is designed to prioritize strategic finance while maintaining strong controllership and operational finance support. You will expect to play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance monitoring, while also ensuring the integrity of financial processes and audit readiness.

This is an onsite role and our office is based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• You will lead the development of financial forecasting models, incorporating main goals and market trends.
• You will conduct in-depth financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, and prepare insightful management reports.
• You will partner with business leaders to understand their financial needs and provide timely and accurate financial information.
• You will build relationships with key stakeholders, providing financial expertise and guidance to support business decision‑making and strategic initiatives.
• You will use SQL and Data bricks to extract and analyze large datasets, and develop financial models.
• You will take a hands‑on approach, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data, and resolve issues, participating in special projects.

Qualifications

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 5 or more years of experience in strategic finance and financial controllership roles.
• Understanding of financial reporting and accounting standards.
• Proficient in Oracle ERP, Concur and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working in SSC and regional finance team is an advantage.

Additional Information

Life at Grab

• We have your back withTerm Life Insuranceand comprehensiveMedical Insurance.
• WithGrab Flex,create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones throughParentalandBirthday leave, and give back to your communities throughLove-all-Serve-all (LASA)volunteering leave
• We have a confidentialGrabber Assistance Programmeto guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our Flex Work arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.