Senior Executive Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia seeks a Senior Executive FP&A to drive strategic financial planning, portfolio analytics, and performance tracking. You will build dynamic financial models, perform variance analyses, monitor banking facility reporting, and support month-end processes with senior leadership and accounting teams.

Requirements: Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting/Economics; 3–5 years in finance/FP&A; advanced Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of LMS/SQL is a plus;

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in FP&A/finance
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
• Professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/CFA) are a plus
• Strong Excel modeling, data analysis and presentation skills
• Experience with banking/treasury reporting is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support strategic financial planning and scenario analyses.
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models for short, medium, and long-term plans.
• Conduct variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Monitor CoF, NIM, and cash flow metrics in treasury analytics.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and documentation for stakeholders.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes and process improvements.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

LMS

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

ACCA/CPA/CFA (preferred)

Tools

LMS

SQL

Job description

Senior Executive Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

The FP&A Executive will play a key role in supporting strategic financial planning, portfolio analytics, banking facility reporting, and corporate performance tracking. This role collaborates closely with senior leadership and accounting teams to drive process improvements, optimize margins, and provide actionable insights for business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Planning & Modeling
   • Build and maintain dynamic financial models to support short, medium, and long-term financial plans, scenario analyses, and strategic initiatives.
   • Conduct detailed variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods to provide timely insights on key performance drivers.
   • Evaluate the financial impact, return on investment (ROI), and risks associated with new business initiatives, projects, and capital expenditures.
2. Portfolio & Treasury Analytics
   • Cost of Funds (CoF) Analysis: Monitor capital costs from banking facilities and corporate backing against loan book yields to optimize Net Interest Margin (NIM).
   • Portfolio Velocity: Track cash flow velocity and risk-adjusted ROI across the receivables/lending portfolio.
   • Assist in daily treasury-related activities and cash management operations.
3. Banking Facility & Securitization Reporting
   • Partner with senior leadership to manage Asset-Backed Securitization (ABS) sale notices, Sukuk, and Bank Payment Obligation (BPO) servicer reports.
   • Prepare and compile financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for external and internal stakeholder reviews.
4. Financial Reporting, Closing & Process Improvement
   • Partner with the accounting team during month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accuracy and perform result reviews.
   • Enhance financial reporting processes, analytical tools, and executive dashboards to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy.
   • Monitor cost center performance, providing detailed spending analyses and efficiency recommendations to control overheads.
   • Conduct market, industry, and competitor analysis to evaluate market positioning and support business growth initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CFA) are a plus.
• Experience: 3-5 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A. Background in the financing/credit/lending industry is highly preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, advanced functions) and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace tools (Drive, Sheets, Slides).
• Working knowledge or familiarity with proprietary Loan Management Systems (LMS) and SQL accounting software is an advantage.

Core Attributes & Competencies:

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with a strong business sense.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

Languages

Good command of written and spoken English and Malay. Fluency in Mandarin is an added advantage.