Strategic Finance Partner – Associate Director

DKSH Management Ltd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH Management Ltd. in Malaysia seeks an Associate Director, Finance Business Partnering to lead the finance function for the Performance Material unit.

You will manage FP&A, forecasting, budgeting, and working capital while delivering insights that drive strategic decisions and continuous improvement. You will oversee budgeting, target setting, and performance analysis across the country unit, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting or Finance; MBA is an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role, with at least 5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Hands-on SAP accounting experience; Power BI proficiency is an advantage.
• Strong research and analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental operating budgets and costs according to annual allocation.
• Oversee the annual target-setting process within the country Business Unit, ensuring forecast accuracy and working capital control.
• Lead budget consolidation and annual budget presentation for the Senior Executive Team.
• Analyze monthly performance using CORE, Crystal, and Prism to derive actionable insights.
• Prepare and present the Business Unit's monthly operations review to the Country Finance Manager.
• Support negotiations, profitability analysis, and financial inputs for key projects.
• Drive continuous improvement in controlling processes and reporting.

Skills

SAP accounting applications

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

English (Fluent)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA (added advantage)

Tools

Power BI

Lighthouse

Exceedra

CORE

Crystal

Prism

Job description

DKSH Management Ltd. in Malaysia seeks an Associate Director, Finance Business Partnering to lead the finance function for the Performance Material unit.

You will manage FP&A, forecasting, budgeting, and working capital while delivering insights that drive strategic decisions and continuous improvement. You will oversee budgeting, target setting, and performance analysis across the country unit, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.