Senior FP&A Analyst (IT & SG&A)

CMA CGM; Subang Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to advance analytics, budgeting, and data-driven decision making for IT and SG&A functions. You will report to the Assistant Manager SGA-FICOM and collaborate with CEVA HQ controllers and global leaders.

The role combines finance with advanced Power BI/BI tool usage, data visualization, and automation to deliver insights that shape strategic initiatives and cost optimization across IT and SG&A domains.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or similar.
• At least 5 years of FP&A, Business Controlling, or SG&A analysis experience.
• Experience in international environments is a plus.
• Excellent command of English.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnering with IT & SG&A functions and C-level stakeholders.
• Lead Budgeting, Forecasting, and variance analyses for IT & SG&A cost centers.
• Build automated dashboards and standardized monthly reporting packs.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Business partnering

Excel

PowerPoint

Python (not mandatory)

BI tools

Automation

Independent in fast-paced matrix org

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

QlikSense

Excel

Python

Job description

We are looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst to support CEVA Logistics’ IT and SG&A functions through advanced analytics, financial planning, data visualization, and strategic business partnering.

This role goes beyond traditional controlling:

You will drive data-enabled decision making, build automated reporting, enhance Power BI insights, and act as a trusted advisor to IT and corporate leaders. You will report directly to the Assistant Manager SGA-FICOM while working closely with CEVA HQ Business Controllers (France) and global functional leaders.

This is an ideal role for someone who is both financially sharp and technically advanced, a hybrid FP&A profile with strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Business Partnering (IT & SG&A)

• Act as a key financial partner to CEVA’s IT, HR, Legal, Communication, and corporate support functions
• Be prepare on monthly basis to lead a call with your stakeholders to explain your departmental numbers, explain the variance, and the results or your analysis & recommendation.
• Participate in leadership meetings with CEVA Heads of Departments
• Challenge assumptions, provide insights, and influence decision-making through data
• Translate financial results into clear messages understood by non-finance stakeholders
• Support leaders on cost initiatives, business cases, and performance improvement plans

2. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead and coordinate the Budget & Forecast cycles for IT & SG&A cost centers
• Prepare clear variance analyses (Actuals vs Budget/Forecast) with key drivers
• Identify risks & opportunities and recommend corrective actions
• Build and improve financial models on cost scenarios, headcount, and IT spending cycles
• Ensure alignment and accuracy with CEVA HQ controlling teams

3. Advanced Reporting, Data Visualization & Automation

• Build automated dashboards in Power BI (or QlikSense) for SG&A and IT visibility
• Create standardized and automated monthly reporting packs
• Transform raw financial data into accessible insights for leadership
• Use Power Query, Power BI, and automation scripts to reduce manual workload
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and data structures
• Proactively identify gaps in existing processes and propose improvement initiatives
• Lead implementation of better reporting processes, new BI dashboards, and automation projects
• Ensure high data quality, consistency, and reliability across systems (Excel, OneStream, BI tools)
• Actively contribute to CEVA’s Finance Transformation roadmap

Core Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical mindset with ability to simplify complex financial topics
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain financial insights to non-finance stakeholders
• Proven business partnering experience with senior leaders
• Strong command of Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems, Python (not mandatory)
• Mandatory experience in Power BI or other BI tools (Visualization, DAX, modelling)
• Strong interest or experience in automation (Power Query, Python, data workflows)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrix organization

Experience & Education:

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or similar
• At least 5 years of experience in FP&A, Business Controlling, or SG&A analysis
• Experience in international environments is a plus
• Excellent command of English

Why Join Us?

• Work closely with CEVA’s global leadership teams
• Lead the reporting and analytical backbone for IT & SG&A
• Shape BI tools and influence a wide transformation roadmap
• High visibility role with strong exposure
• Opportunity to bring real innovation into FP&A processes