Johnson & Johnson is looking for a Finance Analyst to be based in Subang Jaya, Malaysia.The successful candidate will be responsible in providing key inputs to Strategic Planning, Updates and Business Planning process, facilitate clear representation of the business' actual performance, future plans, risks and opportunities.Job Responsibilities;

Working closely with cross functional teams including finance, strategic marketing, NBD to validate assumptions and commentaries provided by business, and eventually ensure recommendations provided are sound.

Assist in managing OPEX and CAPEX budget. Analyze, communicate and perform resource allocation so that adequate resources are invested in the optimized manner that is aligned with J&J enterprise and sectors' strategic directions through rigorous portfolio management in the markets

Assist in performing root cause analysis and cost controlling /reduction action plans.

Identify and communicate business risks/opportunities vs plans. Support in execution of action plans at the local business, validate assumptions and review action plans as initial assumptions changed.

Prepare Specialized Reporting (ie profit shares) by using business insights from review of financial analysis and scenario planning, leveraging on market competitive analysis, external benchmarking, customer and channel analysis that aims at identifying business & financial opportunities and risks, driving development of action plans in collaborations with local finance and business partners

Prepare for review of Budget Variance Analysis (BVA) for sales and quarterly P&L, provide analysis and commentary of country performance to regional FP&A, and support monthly financial review with country Finance leader to identify areas of concerns for further analysis and action planning.

Working with country finance team to drive the preparation and validation of forecasts that incorporates impact of changes in internal and external business conditions and manage action plans to ensure financial targets are met

Track action plans execution at the local business, validate assumptions and review action plans as initial assumptions changed

Standardize financial reports for management's review at local market and with cluster leadership team across the sectors, and ensure reporting is efficient and insightful

Creates a culture of fact-based decision making and a value creation mindset

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Accountancy and possess/currently pursuing ACCA, CPA, CIMA with 3 to 5 years of working experience.

Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and finance business partnering is required

Experience in FP&A is essential

Previous analytical and/or management accounting experience.

Advanced Excel skills is required

Knowledge of macros and operating systems such as TM1, Cognos, SAP are desirable.

Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Apply now. The recruiter will get in touch for a confidential discussion if you are shortlisted.