Strategic Finance Analyst: Planning & Forecasting

Everrise Departmental Store Sdn Bhd; Kuching; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Everrise Departmental Store Sdn Bhd in Kuching, Sarawak is seeking an experienced Finance Analyst (Business Planning & Analysis) to support budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision-making. You will analyze financial and operational data, build models, and provide insights to drive performance.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Candidates with accounting or audit background encouraged to apply.
• Preferably at least 1 year of relevant experience in accounting, audit, financial analysis, budgeting or forecasting.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel; macros, financial modelling or data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting process, including preparation, consolidation and analysis of financial plans.
• Perform variance analyses between actual results, forecasts and budgets to identify drivers, inefficiencies, risks and opportunities.
• Analyse financial and operational data and prepare insights to support management decision-making.
• Monitor business performance and market trends to support planning and strategic decisions.
• Develop financial models, long-range plans and scenario analyses for potential outcomes.
• Support identification and analysis of key business trends, risks and opportunities and recommend actions to improve performance.
• Gather financial and operational information to align plans with business objectives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Excel Macros

Financial Modelling

Data Analysis

Job description

Everrise Departmental Store Sdn Bhd in Kuching, Sarawak is seeking an experienced Finance Analyst (Business Planning & Analysis) to support budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision-making. You will analyze financial and operational data, build models, and provide insights to drive performance.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail environment.