Business Analysis Manager
Location: Malaysia
Contract Type: Fixed Term

About the Role
A high-impact opportunity is available for a Business Analysis Manager to lead financial planning and business analysis initiatives within the energy sector. This role plays a key part in improving forecasting accuracy, optimising cost structures, and supporting cross-functional strategy execution across finance, operations, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Planning and Budgeting

• Lead monthly rolling forecasts and year-end projections (YEP), ensuring timely, data-driven reporting

• Manage the annual budgeting process and first-level review of the consolidated 5-year financial plan

• Align financial projections with corporate strategy

2. Financial and Operational Analysis

• Analyse financial and operational results monthly to identify performance trends and risk factors

• Deliver variance analysis and financial reviews that support operational and strategic decisions

3. Strategic Planning and Decision Support

• Provide management with strategic insights and actionable data for long-term planning

• Perform scenario analysis, risk assessments, and sensitivity modelling for executive-level decisions

4. Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain financial models to support profitability analysis, cost tracking, and forecasting

• Develop regular performance dashboards and reports, including MoM and QoQ trends

5. Process Improvement and Digital Transformation

• Recommend automation and digital solutions to enhance planning and reporting efficiency

• Partner with IT, governance, and transformation teams to implement analytics and AI-based forecasting tools

6. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Act as liaison between finance, business units, and operations for integrated financial planning

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and compliance teams

General Responsibilities

• Maintain secure, well-organised financial records for internal review and external audits

• Support the Finance Manager on special projects and ad-hoc assignments within set deadlines

• Stay up to date on legislative changes and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or ICAEW are advantageous

• Minimum 5 years' experience in finance, business analysis, or accounting, with prior exposure to audit firms preferred

• At least 1 year in a supervisory or managerial role

• Strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and ability to communicate financial insights effectively