Strategic Finance Analyst & Forecasting Lead

Sime Darby Motors; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sime Darby Motors is seeking a seasoned financial professional to analyze past performance and guide strategy through robust forecasting and budgeting processes.

The role focuses on building financial models, delivering executive reports, and partnering with sales, marketing and operations to enable data-driven decisions while ensuring compliance with Malaysia Financial Reporting Standards and Sime Darby Group Policies.

Strong communication with senior management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA certificate is a plus.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of financial models and forecasts to support long-term strategic planning.
• Analyze and interpret financial data, identifying trends and presenting findings to senior management.
• Oversee annual budgeting process with department heads to align with company goals.
• Prepare and present executive-level financial reports highlighting KPIs and trends.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and operations to gather financial data for insights.

Skills

Financial modeling

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Communication with senior management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification

Tools

GDMS

UBS

Hyperion

Job description

Sime Darby Motors is seeking a seasoned financial professional to analyze past performance and guide strategy through robust forecasting and budgeting processes.

The role focuses on building financial models, delivering executive reports, and partnering with sales, marketing and operations to enable data-driven decisions while ensuring compliance with Malaysia Financial Reporting Standards and Sime Darby Group Policies.

Strong communication with senior management is essential.