Senior Executive Commercial Finance

Fraser & Neave (F&N); Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Executive, Commercial Finance to provide financial analysis and insights to support business growth. In this role, you will partner with various teams to evaluate commercial performance and manage budgets. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience in commercial finance or FP&A, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business finance.
• Experience in FMCG, retail, or consumer goods industry preferred.
• Detail-oriented and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales and Marketing initiatives with financial analysis.
• Assist in annual budgeting and monthly financial reviews.
• Prepare management reports and performance summaries.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and SOPs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

Job description

Job Purpose

The Senior Executive, Commercial Finance supports the business by providing financial analysis, commercial insights, and decision support to drive profitable growth. The role partners closely with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders to evaluate commercial performance, manage budgets, and ensure financial discipline across trade investments and commercial activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Analysis & Business Partnering

  • Provide financial analysis and insights to support Sales and Marketing initiatives.

  • Partner with commercial teams to evaluate pricing, promotions, trade spend, and profitability.

  • Monitor and analyse sales performance, margins, and variances against budget and forecast.

  • Support business cases, ROI analysis, and post-implementation reviews for commercial activities.

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Control

  • Assist in annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and monthly financial reviews.

  • Track trade spend, promotional costs, and ensure adherence to approved budgets.

  • Highlight risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions where required.

  • Ensure proper accruals, provisions, and financial controls are in place.

• Reporting & Management Information

  • Prepare timely and accurate management reports, dashboards, and performance summaries.

  • Provide insights on key financial KPIs to support decision-making.

  • Ensure data accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.

• Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and SOPs.

  • Support internal and external audit requirements related to commercial finance.

  • Assist in improving processes, systems, and reporting efficiency.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.

  • Support month-end closing activities related to commercial finance.

  • Participate in business reviews and management meetings when required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business finance.

• Experience in FMCG, retail, or consumer goods industry is preferred.

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) is an advantage.

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work under tight timelines.

Key Competencies

• Commercial acumen

• Financial analysis & forecasting

• Business partnering

• Problem-solving & critical thinking

• Communication & collaboration

Success Measures

• Quality and timeliness of financial insights provided

• Effective control and optimisation of trade spend

• Support of profitable commercial decisions

• Strong partnership with business stakeholders