Strategic Workforce Planning & Analytics Manager

CIMB; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMB in Malaysia is seeking a Manager, GHR TMODWP – Workforce Planning who will lead forecasting, budgeting and analytics across the group. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, dashboard development, and collaboration with HR, Finance, Technology and business stakeholders to optimize workforce planning and costs.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in workforce analytics, and proficiency with Excel and data visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and project planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, database management, and data visualization tools.
• Experience in dashboard development and reporting automation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop workforce forecasting models to project headcount, personnel costs, workforce supply-demand gaps, and productivity outcomes.
• Perform workforce analytics and scenario modelling to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and business impacts under different workforce assumptions.
• Analyse large and complex workforce datasets to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and automated analytical solutions to support workforce planning, budgeting, and management decision-making.
• Monitor workforce plan adherence, headcount movements, and personnel cost performance against approved budgets and targets.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Technology, and business stakeholders to improve data quality, governance, and workforce analytics capabilities.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Project planning

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization

Dashboard development

Reporting automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Professional Qualification

Tools

Database management

Job description

CIMB in Malaysia is seeking a Manager, GHR TMODWP – Workforce Planning who will lead forecasting, budgeting and analytics across the group. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, dashboard development, and collaboration with HR, Finance, Technology and business stakeholders to optimize workforce planning and costs.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in workforce analytics, and proficiency with Excel and data visualization tools.