Senior FP&A Analyst - SEA | Budget & Forecast Lead

PERSOL; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in Malaysia is looking for a skilled financial professional to lead the preparation of budgets and forecasts. This role involves preparing comprehensive financial reports, serving as a financial partner to various departments, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes. The ideal candidate will have 7-8 years of experience in MNC manufacturing companies, strong analytical skills, and a degree in Accountancy. Knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel is required.

Qualifications

• 7 - 8 years of experience in MNC Manufacturing companies; US based company is preferred.
• 2 - 3 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), regional exposure is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, cost and expense analysis, budgeting, forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial reports and variance analysis.
• Serve as a key financial partner to operational and functional leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement in the FP&A process.
• Conduct deep-dive financial analysis to support executive decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Results-driven

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities

Positive attitude

Fast learner

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

One Stream

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading global company in Malaysia is looking for a skilled financial professional to lead the preparation of budgets and forecasts. This role involves preparing comprehensive financial reports, serving as a financial partner to various departments, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes. The ideal candidate will have 7-8 years of experience in MNC manufacturing companies, strong analytical skills, and a degree in Accountancy. Knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel is required.