Senior Financial Analyst

Position: Senior Finance Analyst / Business Finance Analyst

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Purpose

To support Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities, collaborate with business leaders, and provide financial insights to improve business performance, cost efficiency, and financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for performance improvement.
• Prepare annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and financial reports for management and Group reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate revenue, expenses, and cost allocations.
• Conduct cost-benefit assessments to support business initiatives and financial decisions.
• Manage internal cost allocations, reconciliations, recharges, and periodic true-up adjustments.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts, management reports, and quarterly financial submissions.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Monitor operating expenses and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and financial policies.
• Support financial process improvements, audit requirements, and tax-related documentation.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to provide financial analysis and operational insights.
• Perform other finance-related duties as assigned by management.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or FP&A.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and management reporting.
• Experience in expense management, cost allocation, reconciliations, and true-up processes.
• Knowledge of cost productivity and volume productivity analysis.
• Experience handling financial audits and compliance requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working within a matrix organisational structure.
• Previous experience in Shared Services Centre (SSC) or BPO environments is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of Power BI for reporting and data analysis.