Strategy & Growth Associate

MR DIY Malaysia; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MR D.I.Y. is seeking an analytical strategy associate to support strategic planning, financial modelling and market research for existing businesses and international expansion. You will help launch new concepts, manage investee portfolios and identify growth opportunities.

The role involves building robust financial analyses, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to executive decision-making in a fast-moving retail group with nationwide presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Fresh graduate or 1–2 years relevant working experience in finance, management consulting, strategy, business planning, corporate finance, research or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, arithmetic, commercial and execution skills.
• Critical and strategic thinking, entrepreneurship qualities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic planning and operational excellence of existing businesses and international expansion activities.
• Support to launch, iterate and scale new concepts/revenue streams or growth projects.
• Support in the management of portfolio of investee companies to deliver deal value.
• Support in the identification of strategic issues and opportunities that could influence business growth and profitability.
• Support the development of thought leadership and market intelligence for the Group via targeted research on industries, markets, customer segments, competitors, and regulatory landscapes.
• Build financial models and provide financial analysis for business case simulations, project economics, funding plan and perform sensitivity analyses to highlight key risks.
• Support in coordination with internal and external stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives and ensure that project timelines are met.
• Support ad-hoc special projects by top management/other departments as and when required.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Financial modelling

Market entry

Research benchmarking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Job description

• Support the strategic planning and operational excellence of existing businesses and international expansion activities
• Support to launch, iterate and scale new concepts/revenue streams or growth projects
• Support in the management of portfolio of investee companies to deliver deal value
• Support in the identification of strategic issues and opportunities that could influence business growth and profitability
• Support the development of thought leadership and market intelligence for the Group via targeted research on industries, markets, customer segments, competitors, and regulatory landscapes
• Build financial models and provide financial analysis for business case simulations, project economics, funding plan and perform sensitivity analyses to highlight key risks
• Support in coordination with internal and external stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives and ensure that project timelines are met
• Support ad-hoc special projects by top management/other departments as and when required

Key Responsibilities

• Support the strategic planning and operational excellence of existing businesses and international expansion activities
• Support to launch, iterate and scale new concepts/revenue streams or growth projects
• Support in the management of portfolio of investee companies to deliver deal value
• Support in the identification of strategic issues and opportunities that could influence business growth and profitability
• Support the development of thought leadership and market intelligence for the Group via targeted research on industries, markets, customer segments, competitors, and regulatory landscapes
• Build financial models and provide financial analysis for business case simulations, project economics, funding plan and perform sensitivity analyses to highlight key risks
• Support in coordination with internal and external stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives and ensure that project timelines are met
• Support ad-hoc special projects by top management/other departments as and when required

Key Skills

• Project management & stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking & Problem solving
• Financial modelling & Analysis
• Market entry & business strategy
• Research & benchmarking

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
• Fresh graduate or 1-2 years relevant working experience in finance, management consulting, strategy, business planning, corporate finance, research or equivalent
• Strong analytical, arithmetic, commercial and execution skills
• Critical and strategic thinking, entrepreneurship qualities are a plus
• Mandarin proficiency is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office (MS Excel specifically), Bloomberg, Capital IQ etc.
• Excellent organisational, oral and written communication skills. The ability to ask relevant and probing questions are imperative

Other Key Essentials

• A can-do attitude is imperative to the success of this position/job
• Candidate must be a strong team contributor as job involves internal and external parties both domestically and in various other geographies
• Must be resourceful and tenacious in approaching work related issues
• Possess humility and can appreciate various other views/opinions
• Value adds and is supportive beyond direct role
• Flexible and able to multitask, with good project management skills and the ability to work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment

MR D.I.Y. is a home-grown enterprise with over 1,300 stores across Malaysia and Brunei. The home improvement retailer has dedicated to make a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide and online at mrdiy.com.my All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the retailer often works in collaboration with owners of shopfront properties or owners of malls. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of SKUs across five major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising toys, car accessories, jewellery, cosmetics, food and beverage items, as well as health and personal care). The Company strives to put its customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “Always Low Prices”.