Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A | MNC

Adecco Outsourcing Recruitment; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Outsourcing Recruitment in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned FP&A professional to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting and business performance analysis, while driving process improvements and ad hoc projects.

You will partner with stakeholders across functions and regions, prepare management reporting, monitor costs and variances, and ensure timely, accurate financial insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business is required.
• CPA/ACCA/CIMA/MBA or similar qualifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 6 years of FP&A, financial analysis or related finance experience.
• Strong understanding of planning, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/financial systems (Oracle).
• Good commercial acumen and ability to translate data into insights.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses and overall business performance.
• Support monthly financial reporting and closing processes for accuracy.
• Conduct actual-versus-budget and forecast variance analyses with explanations.
• Participate in annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and rolling forecasts.
• Monitor operating expenses and cost drivers, highlighting key trends.
• Prepare management reporting packages and financial commentary for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to consolidate financial information.
• Perform revenue and margin analysis and support financial modelling.
• Maintain accurate reporting schedules and timely FP&A activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting quality.

Skills

FP&A analytics

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel advanced

ERP experience

Stakeholder partnering

Attention to detail

Independent multi-priority management

Financial reporting

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CPA/ACCA/CIMA/MBA advantageous

Tools

Oracle

Job description

The role will be involved in financial planning, forecasting, reporting and business performance analysis, while also contributing to process improvements and ad hoc projects. This is a great opportunity for a finance professional with strong analytical capabilities who enjoys working with numbers, identifying business trends and partnering with stakeholders across different functions and regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial information relating to revenue, gross margin, operating expenses and overall business performance, providing meaningful insights to support management decision-making.
• Support the monthly financial reporting and closing process, including reviewing expenditures, accruals and financial results for accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct regular actual-versus-budget and forecast variance analysis, investigate key fluctuations and provide clear explanations to relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and rolling forecasts, working closely with various functions and business stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze operating expenses and spending trends, identifying key cost drivers and areas requiring management attention.
• Support the preparation of management reporting packages, financial commentary and business performance reports for regional and global stakeholders.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather, validate and consolidate financial information within agreed timelines.
• Perform revenue and margin analysis, including supporting financial modelling, data validation and other analytical projects.
• Maintain accurate financial reporting schedules and ensure timely completion of recurring FP&A activities in accordance with the reporting calendar.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve reporting efficiency and enhance the quality of financial analysis.

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.

• Candidates with CPA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA or other relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial analysis, management accounting or a related finance function.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and variance analysis.
• Good commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, SUMIF/SUMIFS, IF functions and the ability to work with large datasets and build financial analyses.
• Experience working with ERP / financial reporting systems; exposure to Oracle or other enterprise financial systems will be an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and the ability to present financial information in a clear and structured manner.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in handling financial data and reports.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• A proactive and analytical mindset, with the confidence to question data, identify issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Team-oriented with the ability to establish effective working relationships with stakeholders across different functions and levels.