Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & Treasury Manager

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on FP&A & Treasury Manager who can independently take ownership of the Group’s budgeting, forecasting, costing and performance management activities from day one. This is not a developmental or support role. The successful candidate is expected to bring proven practices, establish fit-for-purpose frameworks and provide clear commercial guidance to management and department leaders. We are seeking someone who can immediately take ownership, improve existing processes, build financial frameworks and provide strategic financial guidance to management without requiring extensive training. **Candidates based in KL, PJ, and Penang (PG) are all encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities 1. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and long-term financial planning. Develop budgeting templates, planning assumptions and forecasting models. Consolidate departmental budgets and challenge business assumptions. Perform variance analysis and provide recommendations to management. 2. Costing, Cost Control & Profitability Develop a costing model for products, services, projects and business units. Analyse cost structures, operational expenses and profitability across departments. Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising operational effectiveness. Evaluate capital expenditure proposals, business cases and investment opportunities through ROI, payback period and financial feasibility analysis. 3. Finance Business Partnering Translate financial information into meaningful commercial insights that support strategic decision-making. Provide financial guidance on business initiatives, operational planning and investment decisions. Challenge budget assumptions, spending requests and resource allocation from a commercial perspective. Facilitate regular business performance reviews and recommend corrective actions where necessary. 4. Management Reporting & Performance Insight Deliver timely monthly management reports, dashboards, variance analyses presentations. Explain actual versus budget/forecast performance, identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. Monitor financial and operational KPIs relevant to each function and business unit. 5. Framework, Process & Capability Building Assess current planning, costing and reporting practices, then independently design and implement practical improvements. Automate recurring analysis and dashboards using Excel, Power BI or equivalent tools. Strengthen internal controls, cost governance and accountability without creating unnecessary operational complexity. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent will be an added advantage . Minimum 8-10 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, costing, or finance business partnering, including meaningful ownership at manager contributor level. Proven track record in independently leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning. Highly analytical, commercially minded and hands-on; able to work with ambiguity, establish structure and deliver with limited supervision. Excellent stakeholder management , presentation and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders constructively. Why Join Us? Regional exposure with a fast-growing business. Opportunity to partner directly with senior management. Drive impactful commercial and financial decisions. Collaborative, performance-driven culture. Attractive remuneration package with performance-based rewards. Career progression within a dynamic and expanding organization. If you are passionate about transforming financial data into strategic business decisions and driving company-wide cost optimization, we invite you to be part of our journey. Success in This Role You will be measured on your ability to: Establish a robust FP&A and Treasury framework for the Group. Improve budgeting and forecasting accuracy. Deliver measurable cost optimisation initiatives. Strengthen cash flow management and liquidity planning. Enhance management reporting quality and business insights. Drive finance process automation and operational efficiency. Improve profitability through commercial finance partnering. Become a trusted financial advisor to Senior Management by providing strategic and data-driven recommendations.