Senior Business Unit Analyst

Nestlé; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Malaysia is seeking a Business Unit Analyst to deliver financial analysis, reporting, and insights to support fact-based decisions. You will work with the Finance team and key stakeholders across Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial to identify risks and opportunities, drive value creation, and support growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and experience in accounting or finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A and financial reporting.
• Ability to translate financial data into insights.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, P&L analyses and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely financial information and analysis to support decision making.
• Support Monthly Business Planning, dynamic forecasting, and annual review processes.
• Track P&L performance and investigate variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Perform root-cause analyses on material variances and propose actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate financial inputs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Snapshot

Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MY

Company: Nestlé Malaysia

Full-time

Bachelor’s Degree

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

As a Business Unit Analyst, you will provide financial analysis, reporting and insights to support fact-based business decisions. You will work closely with the Business Unit Controller and key stakeholders across Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Commercial teams to identify risks and opportunities, drive value creation and support business growth.

A day in the life of a Business Unit Analyst...

Business Planning & Financial Analysis

• Provide timely and accurate financial information and analysis to support business decision making, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis to support the Monthly Business Planning Process, including Dynamic Forecast and Annual Review & Assessment.
• Track and report monthly P&L performance, including PFME, TTS and FOE spend, and investigate variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct root cause analysis on material variances and support the business in identifying appropriate actions.

Value Creation & Business Insights

• Analyse the product portfolio to identify value destroyers and opportunities for value creation.
• Perform ROIC and cost optimisation analysis to support margin improvement.
• Conduct financial simulations and scenario analysis as part of the Monthly Business Strategy process.
• Provide financial insights to support business strategy and key decision making.

Innovation & Business Projects

• Support the Business Innovation and Renovation pipeline through financial analysis and preparation of Value Creation Statements (VCS).
• Support pre and post evaluation of innovation and renovation initiatives.
• Assist the Business Unit Controller on ad hoc business projects, including manufacturing, sourcing strategies and CAPEX proposals.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure financial inputs are accurate, relevant and delivered on time.

Financial Governance & Controls

• Organise and perform PEC activities within the Business Unit, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness of financial and accounting data.
• Ensure supporting documentation is relevant and authentic, in line with internal controls and financial policies.
• Maintain reliable financial reporting and KPIs to support effective business management.

What will make you successful

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• Prior experience in an Accounting or Finance function, such as Commercial Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Factory Finance or Management Accounting.
• Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis and financial modelling.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and in a network organisation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
• Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good understanding of business processes, internal controls and financial systems.