At DFI Retail Group, we're seeking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team and support one of Malaysia's leading health & beauty retailers. This role plays a key part in financial planning, reporting, and business performance, partnering closely with stakeholders to deliver meaningful financial insights that drive business decisions.

About The Role

Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans
Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, investment decisions, and profitability analysis
Partner with business stakeholders to understand financial performance and provide commercial insights
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports
Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions
Monitor financial and operational KPIs to support business performance
Improve financial reporting processes, dashboards, and reporting efficiency
Support internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards and internal controls
Conduct ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modelling, and business case evaluations
Participate in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives

About You

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) is an advantage
Experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookup functions, Power Query)
Experience with SAP ERP is preferred
Big Four audit or advisory experience is an added advantage
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and manage multiple priorities
Proactive, collaborative, and continuously looking for ways to improve processes