Senior Commercial Analyst FP&A

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational organization in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to enhance business performance through financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. The role involves driving data-driven decision-making, preparing monthly results, and conducting variance analysis. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Finance or related fields with 3-5 years of experience in commercial finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial systems. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a market-leading organization

Strong exposure to commercial decision-making

Dynamic role with regional collaboration

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in commercial finance, controlling, FP&A, or business analysis.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget planning and forecasting processes.
• Prepare monthly provisional results and consolidate management reports.
• Conduct variance analysis versus budget and prior year.
• Support the development of rolling forecasts and validate data.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

We are representing a leading multinational FMCG organization seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to support business performance through strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial insights. This role partners closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to drive data‑driven decision‑making and performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Planning: Lead budget planning and forecasting processes, including defining assumptions, consolidating inputs, and ensuring data consistency.
• Support commercial teams in budget development, challenge assumptions, and prepare budget and forecast presentations.

Monthly Closing & Reporting

• Prepare monthly provisional results and consolidate management reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly closings, including data validation and analysis within controlling systems.
• Review accounting results for consistency and accuracy, working closely with the accounting team.

Business & Performance Analysis

• Conduct variance analysis versus budget and prior year, providing clear insights and recommendations.
• Present financial results to operational and commercial managers, proposing corrective actions and improvement plans.
• Perform ad‑hoc financial and operational analyses to support management decision‑making.
• Drive performance KPIs, cost analysis, profit centre analysis, and cash management initiatives.

Forecasting

• Support the development of rolling forecasts, validating data accuracy and preparing forecast presentations for management.

Internal Controls & Processes

• Design and implement internal policies and procedures aligned with group guidelines and local business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with controlling standards and reporting requirements.

Stakeholder & Functional Management

• Partner cross‑functionally with commercial, operations, and finance teams to deliver insights and support business decisions.
• Act as a key finance business partner, enabling stakeholders to effectively use financial tools and data.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in special projects and ad‑hoc assignments as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in commercial finance, controlling, FP&A, or business analysis, preferably within FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems / controlling tools.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, matrix environment.

Why Join

• Opportunity to work with a market‑leading multinational organization.
• Strong exposure to commercial decision‑making and senior stakeholders.
• Dynamic role with regional and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

• no additional skills required

Qualification

• no additional qualifications required

Education

Bachelor Degree