Financial Analyst - Based in PJ

StarHub Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Finance Support professional based in PJ, Malaysia, to assist in financial analysis, reporting, and planning. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. You will engage in month-end closing, budget preparation, and provide valuable insights to support the IS department.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis or management reporting.
• Familiarity with IFRS/GAAP and month-end close processes required.
• Candidates with experience in Big 4 audit firms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely financial analysis and reporting for the IS department.
• Assist in monthly and quarterly forecasts and annual budget preparation.
• Support month-end closing activities and ensure accuracy in journal entries.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business

Progress toward CPA, ACCA, CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Note : This role is based in PJ, Malaysia

Responsibilities

• Act as finance support for the IS department, delivering timely and effective financial analysis and reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly forecasts, as well as the annual budget by consolidating inputs, reviewing assumptions, and identifying potential risks or issues.
• Perform variance analysis for actual vs budget vs forecast vs prior year, and provide clear and concise commentaries.
• Support month-end closing activities, including accruals for OPEX and depreciation, and ensure accuracy and completeness of journal entries.
• Assist with review and tracking of CAPEX project costs, creation of WBS elements, and maintenance of CAPEX project documentation.
• Generate and distribute cost centre reports, performing analysis to support IS business stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation of presentation materials for the annual budget cycle.
• Participate in cost allocation exercises and activity-based costing analysis to ensure accurate distribution of costs across business units.
• Assist in reviewing business cases and performing basic ROI and financial benefit calculations under guidance.
• Develop and maintain financial models for recurring reporting and ad hoc analysis to support new initiatives.
• Respond to finance-related queries from IS cost centre owners and support accounting compliance in cost-related matters.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to support audit queries and provide necessary documentation.
• Participate in ad hoc financial analysis and projects as assigned.
• Willing to support in presenting financials clearly and confidently to both finance and non-finance stakeholders, with the ability to tailor messages appropriately.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business.
• Progress toward a professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is an advantage.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis or management reporting, preferably supporting IT or shared services.
• Familiarity with financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP) and month-end close processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; ability to create and maintain financial models.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is preferred.
• Candidates with prior experience in Big 4 audit firms (e.g., Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) are strongly preferred, particularly those with exposure to technology, shared services, or large-scale corporate finance functions.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a dynamic finance team.