Business Planner

BUSINESS PLANNERExecutive/Senior Executive We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to join our team at Panasonic Information Systems Company Malaysia (PISCMY) in the role of Executive/Senior Executive Business Planner, focusing on Financial Monitoring & Reporting. This position involves tracking and analyzing financial performance against budgets, ensuring accurate processing of AR and AP, and generating insightful management reports using tools like Power BI and Excel. You will play a key role in regionalization efforts by aligning financial reporting standards and cost allocation models across entities.Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Kuala LumpurFinancial Monitoring & ReportingTrack and monitor actual vs. budgeted financial performance for initiatives, including the timely and accurate processing of accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP).Perform monthly variance analysis with insights on key cost drivers and revenue trends, highlighting any variancesGenerate management dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Excel) for decision-making.Contribute to regionalisation efforts by aligning financial reporting frameworks and cost allocation models across entities.Budgeting & ForecastingAssist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts for PISCMY operations, with a focus on impact from AR/AP trends.Consolidate and validate inputs from various departments, ensuring alignment with group-wide financial guidelines and planning cycles.Monitor and update financial forecasts to reflect changes in scope, resource plans, or market conditions.Costing and Margin TrackingTrack cost structures of initiatives (e.g. service delivery, licensing, project deployment).Develop and maintain costing models for project/service components to ensure pricing sustainability.Monitor contribution margins at service/project levels and flag deviations from financial targets.Stakeholder LiaisonServe as a liaison between Finance, Operations, Project Management, and Business Unit teams.Coordinate inputs for financial planning and ensure consistency across workstreams.Facilitate alignment between business needs and financial resources, escalating risks where necessary.Financial Monitoring & ReportingTrack and monitor actual vs. budgeted financial performance for initiatives, including the timely and accurate processing of accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP).Perform monthly variance analysis with insights on key cost drivers and revenue trends, highlighting any variancesGenerate management dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Excel) for decision-making.Contribute to regionalisation efforts by aligning financial reporting frameworks and cost allocation models across entities.Budgeting & ForecastingAssist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts for PISCMY operations, with a focus on impact from AR/AP trends.Consolidate and validate inputs from various departments, ensuring alignment with group-wide financial guidelines and planning cycles.Monitor and update financial forecasts to reflect changes in scope, resource plans, or market conditions.Costing and Margin TrackingTrack cost structures of initiatives (e.g. service delivery, licensing, project deployment).Develop and maintain costing models for project/service components to ensure pricing sustainability.Monitor contribution margins at service/project levels and flag deviations from financial targets.Stakeholder LiaisonServe as a liaison between Finance, Operations, Project Management, and Business Unit teams.Coordinate inputs for financial planning and ensure consistency across workstreams.Facilitate alignment between business needs and financial resources, escalating risks where necessary.Skills RequiredAnalytical mindset with strong attention to detailsDegree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related discipline3 to 5 years of relevant experience in:Financial planning & analysis (FP&A)Budgeting and forecastingCosting and margin trackingBusiness performance reportingHands-on experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes is a plusWe regret that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.