Strategic FP&A Lead: Forecasting, Analysis & Growth

Etika Group of Companies; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Etika Group of Companies seeks a senior FP&A professional to drive financial planning, budgeting, and management reporting. You will lead monthly planning cycles, analyse variances, and provide strategic insights to improve profitability.

The role requires strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, 7–8 years in FP&A or related finance functions, and a track record in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis within manufacturing or trading environments. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a professional qualification (ACCA/MICPA/CIMA) or equivalent.
• 7–8 years of experience in accounting/finance, with 2–3 years in FP&A.
• Strong business acumen and excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented and highly organized.
• PMO/Project management experience is advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive management planning and decision-making by identifying and evaluating information and recommending financial actions.
• Lead the monthly Integrated Business Planning process (Latest Estimate & 3-month rolling forecast) and assess market trends.
• Coordinate budgeting by integrating departmental inputs with quantitative analysis and recommendations.
• Perform cost variance, headcount variance, manufacturing cost and margin analyses; promote cost awareness.
• Analyze month-end results and provide commentary on Net Sales, GP, OP, BEP, ROIC and CCC.
• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and 3-year Mid-Term Plan (MTP).
• Review and validate P&L for new product launches and assess risks.
• Participate in Transfer Pricing analyses by validating assumptions.
• Provide ad hoc finance support, including scenario simulations and project analyses.
• Support accounting across local and overseas units ensuring compliant reporting.
• Coach subordinates to enhance analytics and business acumen; ensure governance with timelines.

Skills

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Detail oriented

PMO experience

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or ACCA MICPA CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Etika Group of Companies seeks a senior FP&A professional to drive financial planning, budgeting, and management reporting. You will lead monthly planning cycles, analyse variances, and provide strategic insights to improve profitability.

The role requires strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, 7–8 years in FP&A or related finance functions, and a track record in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis within manufacturing or trading environments. Strong communication is essential.