Senior Manager, Finance Commercial & Mid Office

MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sugar company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Commercial & Mid Office. The role involves leading the budgeting process, developing financial models, and conducting strategic analysis to provide insights for decision-making. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in financial planning, and budgeting within a fast-paced industry. Additionally, knowledge of compliance monitoring and cross-functional collaboration is essential. This opportunity offers a chance to influence financial strategies and processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of related working experience in fast-paced industry.
• Experience in developing and utilizing financial models for long-term planning.
• Knowledge of budget performance monitoring and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting process ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct financial analysis and scenario modelling to evaluate opportunities.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.

Skills

Financial planning methodologies

Budgeting processes

Forecasting techniques

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance

Job description

Senior Manager, Finance Commercial & Mid Office

Lead annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational plans.

Develop and maintain financial models to forecast business performance and assess potential financial impacts of strategic initiatives.

Budget Management:

Monitor budget performance and variances, providing insights and recommendations to senior management for corrective actions.

Collaborate with department heads to prepare and consolidate departmental budgets, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Strategic Business Analysis:

Conduct in-depth financial analysis and scenario modelling to evaluate business opportunities and risks.

Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on financial data to support strategic decision-making.

Reporting and Presentation:

Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics, trends, and insights.

Develop dashboards and visualizations to communicate financial performance and planning metrics effectively.

Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities for process improvements in budgeting and forecasting methodologies, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

A. Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor raw sugar procurement activities and open hedging positions at summary level.
• Prepare Mid Office reporting for the Trading Committee including hedged volumes, contracted sales, coverage, and exposure status.
• Highlight variances from TC-approved mandates.

B. Validation Support

• Support review of procurement documentation to ensure alignment with TC-approved pricing and volume parameters.
• Perform high-level checks to confirm execution aligns with TC mandates.

C. Compliance Monitoring

• Monitor compliance with authority limits, contract period limits, and procurement segments.
• Assist in reconciling execution vs TC-approved mandates.
• Escalate deviations to the Trading Committee.

What You Will Need

Minimum bachelor’s degree or master’s in finance or a related/ relevant discipline.

Knowledge of financial planning methodologies, budgeting processes, and forecasting techniques.

Knowledge and experience in developing and utilizing financial models for long-term planning and scenario analysis.

At least 10 years of related working experience in fast-paced industry.