We are seeking a proactive and analytically driven FP&A Manager to join the finance leadership team of our Bursa Malaysia-listed Enterprise Solutions Technology company. This highly visible role is critical in translating financial data into actionable strategic recommendations and driving business performance. The successful candidate will lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and key performance indicator (KPI) analysis functions across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Analysis and Decision Support (The Core Focus) ðŸ§
Business Partnering: Act as a dedicated finance partner to cross-functional heads (Sales, Product Development, Operations) to analyze trends, assess financial risks, and guide resource allocation decisions.
Strategic Modeling: Develop and maintain complex financial models for long-range planning, capital expenditure (CAPEX) evaluation, new product viability assessments, and merger & acquisition (M&A) scenario planning.
Performance Deep Dive: Conduct in-depth analysis of P&L components, focusing on revenue drivers, gross margins, R&D spend effectiveness, and operational expenditure (OPEX) to identify opportunities for efficiency and profitability improvement.
Investor and Board Support: Prepare high-quality presentation materials for the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Investor Relations (IR) team, ensuring the financial narrative is clear, accurate, and aligned with market expectations.
2. Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting (PBF)
Lead PBF Cycle: Own and manage the Group's annual budgeting process, quarterly rolling forecasts, and monthly latest estimates, ensuring accountability and buy-in across all departments.
Variance Analysis: Produce timely and insightful variance analysis comparing actual results against budget and forecast, highlighting key business drivers behind deviations and recommending corrective action plans.
KPI Development: Define, track, and report on key operational and financial KPIs tailored to a technology and enterprise solutions environment (e.g., Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Lifetime Value (LTV), and project profitability).
3. Reporting and Compliance
Management Reporting: Design and deliver comprehensive weekly and monthly management reports and dashboards that provide clear visibility into operational and financial health.
Public Company Compliance: Ensure all planning and analytical activities align with the requirements of a Bursa Malaysia-listed entity, supporting disclosures and investor communications.
Data Integrity: Work closely with the accounting team to ensure the integrity of the data flowing from the ERP systems into the planning and reporting tools.
Qualifications and Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field. A professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA) is highly preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 6-8 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or Corporate Finance.
Mandatory experience working with a technology, software, or solutions company.
Prior experience in a Bursa Malaysia-listed environment (PLC) is highly advantageous.
Demonstrated experience in building and managing complex financial models and driving strategic recommendations.
Technical Skills:
Expert proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and dedicated BI/FP&A tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Hyperion).
Solid understanding of MFRS/IFRS.
Soft Skills: Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to challenge assumptions and influence senior non-finance stakeholders.
