Strategic FP&A Analyst: Budgeting, Forecasting & Insights

Anchor Consulting Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Consulting Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an FP&A professional to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the business in Kuala Lumpur.

You will perform variance analysis, develop dashboards, and provide insights to management, partnering with accounting and business teams to ensure data accuracy and timely reporting. The role requires strong Excel skills, financial modelling capabilities, and concise communication to explain financial information clearly.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial analysis, audit, corporate finance, transaction advisory, or related roles.
• Audit background is an added advantage, particularly candidates with strong financial statement analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Good knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Experience in financial due diligence, investment analysis, or corporate exercises is an advantage.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, financial models, and data analysis.
• Able to identify financial trends, risks, and business drivers rather than simply preparing reports.
• Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Commercially minded, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Able to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial plans.
• Perform actual vs budget/forecast variance analysis, identify key business drivers, and provide insights to management.
• Prepare management reports, financial dashboards, and KPI analysis, covering revenue, costs, margins, and profitability.
• Develop financial models, scenario and sensitivity analyses for business planning, new projects, and strategic decisions.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and investments, including profitability, ROI, payback, and financial feasibility.
• Conduct financial due diligence for potential acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and other corporate exercises.
• Support banking and financing matters by preparing financial projections, analysis, and information required by financial institutions.
• Work closely with the accounting and business teams to ensure data accuracy and support ad-hoc financial and strategic projects.

Skills

FP&A

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modelling

Excel

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Anchor Consulting Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an FP&A professional to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the business in Kuala Lumpur.

You will perform variance analysis, develop dashboards, and provide insights to management, partnering with accounting and business teams to ensure data accuracy and timely reporting. The role requires strong Excel skills, financial modelling capabilities, and concise communication to explain financial information clearly.