An exciting Business Finance Manager job has just become available at one of the most respected global banking firms based in Kuala Lumpur. Reporting directly to the Head of Wealth and Personal Banking Finance.

About the Business Finance Manager Role:
In this business critical role you will be serve as the key business partner to the WPB stakeholders, influencing the business strategy and assisting in shaping the forward-looking outlook for the bank. Candidates from across a range of financial skillsets including analytical, commercial, accounting, control and operational will be considered. Previous experience of WPB is preferable but is not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as an effective business partner to drive business initiatives, growth, business strategy and profitability (which includes costs/resource allocation and capital management) to achieve key financials targets
• Prepare accurate and timely management information reports and presentation deck for senior management committees/meetings
• Perform analytical review on business performance, identifies risks and opportunities and recommends mitigation actions
• Support the business by formulating strategic financial direction and manage annual planning, budgeting and quarterly forecasting exercise
• Analyse segmental income and profitability by products and customer segments
• Manage, review and monitor business initiatives and projects that have significant financials implications to business growth and performance
• Assist in the stress testing exercises
• Assist in monitoring of compliance risk to ensure in compliance to all relevant internal and external policies and regulations

To succeed in this Business Finance Manager job, you will need to have the ability to work effectively and co-operatively with senior business development teams, across borders and internal matrix.

Key Requirements:

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or possess a professional accounting qualifications
• Seven or more years of work experience in banking/financial institutions, accounting, auditing or related fields
• Self-driven with strong quantitative and analytical abilities
• Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• A commercial mindset and outlook and ability to form effective business partnering relationships and able to make robust/tough decision as well as prioritising competing demands
• There is a large element of ad hoc requirements within this role – the role holder will need to evidence ability to work under time pressure, flexible, practical and build excellent stakeholder relationships whilst carrying out core responsibilities. A strong team work ethic is critical
• Knowledge of programming languages (Python, VBA, etc.) is a definite advantage

This international banking firm needs no introduction and is recognised as the leader in their field of expertise. With great clients and known for their corporate entertainment, they have won many awards. The culture is demanding but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude the potential rewards are significant. The firm is also very focused on developing and training their people to the highest standards.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Business Finance Manager job.

Apply today or email at katrina.lim@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C