Senior Financial Analyst

Passion Republic; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Passion Republic is seeking a finance analyst with 5–10 years of experience to support strategic planning, analyze financial reports, and drive budgeting and forecasting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.

The role collaborates with multiple departments, ensures compliance with policies, and delivers accurate management reports, variance analyses, and performance summaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in financial analysis or related finance functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of SQL or similar accounting software.
• Strong integrity and discretion handling confidential information.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning and financial decision-making.
• Analyse financial reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare budgeting and forecasting activities for monthly, quarterly, and annual planning.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide accurate reporting to management.
• Prepare management reports, variance analysis, and financial performance summaries.
• Collaborate with departments to collect and verify financial information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Cross-department collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

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

ACCA

CPA

CFA

Tools

SQL

Financial reporting systems

Accounting software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning and financial decision-making processes.
• Analyse financial reports and interpret financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyse reports and present recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and perform budgeting and forecasting activities for monthly, quarterly, and annual planning.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide accurate reporting to management.
• Prepare management reports, variance analysis, and financial performance summaries.
• Collaborate with departments to collect and verify financial information.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and accounting standards.
• Perform data key-in and ensure accuracy of financial records and databases.
• Perform other duties assigned by the superior from time to time.

Requirements

• Strong integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial and business information.
• Ability to apply financial insights strategically and creatively to support business objectives and decision-making.
• Strong commercial and business acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accountability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of accounting systems such as SQL or similar financial software.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent are an added advantage.
• Possess 5–10 years of working experience in financial analysis or related finance functions.
• Required language(s): Bahasa Melayu, English, and Mandarin.