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

CMA CGM; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to support IT and SG&A with advanced analytics, planning, and data visualization. You will partner with IT leaders and corporate teams, driving automated reporting and insightful dashboards.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and strong communication to influence leadership. English fluency and international exposure are valued.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to CEVA’s IT, SG&A, HR, Legal, and corporate support functions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analyses (Actuals vs Budget/Forecast).
• Build and improve financial models for cost scenarios, headcount, and IT spending cycles.
• Develop automated Power BI dashboards and standardized monthly reporting packs.
• Ensure data quality and consistency across Excel, OneStream, and BI tools.
• Partner with CEVA HQ controlling teams and senior leaders to drive cost optimization and performance improvements.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Python

DAX

Data Visualization

Financial Modeling

Business Partnering

Stakeholder Communication

Power Query

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

OneStream

QlikSense

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