FP&A Analyst

Join a high-performing team in Kuala Lumpur as a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst. This role involves delivering accurate financial analysis to inform senior leadership decisions, consolidating performance data, preparing Board-level presentations, and leading forecasting and budgeting processes. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to impactful business outcomes, and gain exposure to multinational operations. Offering flexibility, growth opportunities, and a global perspective, this role is perfect for advancing your career in financial planning and analysis. Collaborate with senior finance stakeholders to provide insights for strategic decisions.Work in a flexible, collaborative environment with professional development opportunities.Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit support for key business segments.What you'll do: As a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst, you will ensure accurate month-end reporting through profit and loss reviews. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, conducting variance analyses, consolidating performance reports for senior leaders, managing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting budgeting efforts. You'll also enhance reporting tools, maintain product hierarchies, oversee financial calendars, and assist during audits, requiring both technical expertise and strong communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders across regions. Review and consolidate month-end profit and loss projections to ensure data accuracy.Prepare and post month-end journals, focusing on net sales figures and accruals.Manage stock write-off provisions and other accounting adjustments as needed.Conduct variance analysis on monthly results, identifying trends and providing commentary for leadership.Create and consolidate monthly performance decks with insights for executive presentations.Load forecast data into systems for quarterly submissions and manage trade spend activities.Maintain control files for system reconciliation to quickly identify discrepancies.Oversee the financial calendar by consolidating risk and opportunity submissions with detailed commentary.Handle monthly reconciliations for rebate accruals, marketing accruals, prepayments, and provide forecasts for working capital planning.Serve as the main contact for auditors during audits, offering expertise on rebate accruals and financial systems.What you bring: To succeed as a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst, you need experience managing complex financial processes across multiple units, including month-end closing, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, audit support, and reporting frameworks. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building trust with colleagues at all levels, even remotely or across time zones. Your analytical mindset ensures accurate data interpretation, while attention to detail prevents errors. Adaptability is crucial, allowing you to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities while delivering solutions that benefit both your team and the organization. Bachelor's degree in commerce, finance, or accounting is essential.Minimum 5 years' experience in financial planning, analysis, or management accounting; multinational team experience preferred.Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in SAP required for data handling and system integration.Strong English communication skills for presenting complex information to diverse audiences.Ability to influence stakeholders with well-reasoned financial insights for decision-making.Commercial acumen and understanding of business operations to identify profitability drivers.Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in dynamic environments.Adaptable to change with a focus on continuous improvement in processes and reporting efficiency.What sets this company apart:This organization is defined by its commitment to creating memorable experiences for customers worldwide, fostering an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing across borders. It prioritizes professional development through extensive training resources, enabling career growth in an international setting. Flexible working arrangements support a healthy work-life balance, while the leadership team promotes mutual respect and values contributions equally, regardless of location or tenure. Joining as a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst means becoming part of a connected community focused on achieving business goals while nurturing individual potential. What's next:If you are ready to take your career in financial planning and analysis further within an international environment where your expertise truly matters-this could be your next great move! Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your journey towards making an impact starts here. Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn BhdBusiness Registration Number : 729828-TLicence Number : JTKSM 423C