Financial Analyst

Company Description:

Pen Aviation (PAV) is a Malaysian company established in 2016 with a vision to create aeronautical solutions that improve the quality of life for both civilian and government clients. The company specialises in providing safe, mission-critical flight operations for airplanes and drones, and offers heavy-duty, business-ready ecosystem solutions for various applications. The team comprises experienced and knowledgeable professionals with over 30 years of expertise in the certified aviation industry.

PAV's brand, PEN UAS, offers a diverse selection of certified drones and is the preferred industrial drone supplier for organisations seeking customised solutions.

The Job:

This is a full-time on-site role for a Financial Analyst in Petaling Jaya.

The Financial Analyst (FA) is responsible for tracking the company's financial performance against a plan, analysing business performance and market conditions to create forecasts, and helping senior management make tactical and strategic decisions by providing periodic reports.The FA should be very good with numbers and solving problems and should be familiar with the workings of the economy, tax laws, and money markets.

FA(s) gather data to understand the trends affecting a specific type of product, geographical region or industry to help PAV make important financial decisions.

Roles and responsabilities:

• Provide analysis, forecasting, reporting, and project support to PAV management
• Produce monthly reports, which include key metrics, financial results, and variance reporting
• Spearhead the annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes working closely with the Chief Financial Officer of PAV
• Identify opportunities for financial performance improvement across the organization
• Maintain knowledge and keep abreast of new relevant regulations or policies
• Develop models that help with decision-making

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or CMA is a plus
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis, investment banking, or other related fields
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to conduct financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Strong knowledge of financial statements and finance-related tasks
• Proficiency in MS Excel, and financial modelling. Practical knowledge and experience of financial modelling software tools are a plus.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in the aviation or related industry is a plus.

The position reports to:

Pen Aviation's Chief Financial Officer