Assistant Manager, Commercial Finance

Step into an exhilarating career as Assistant Manager, Commercial Finance with a forward-thinking organisation in Selangor This is your chance to be at the heart of strategic business transformation, where your financial expertise will directly shape the company's future. You'll take charge of financial planning and analysis, working hand-in-hand with teams across the business and delivering powerful insights that drive commercial success. Enjoy direct access to senior leadership, get involved in high-impact projects, and thrive in a workplace that champions continuous learning and celebrates analytical excellence. The company is renowned for its supportive culture, inclusive environment, and genuine commitment to helping you reach your full potential.

• Play a key role in financial planning and analysis by leading budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes that fuel strategic growth and elevate organisational performance.
• Work closely with commercial, operational, and marketing teams to deliver sharp financial insights that maximise profitability and empower smart decision-making.
• Accelerate your professional journey through regular engagement with senior leaders, hands-on involvement in strategic initiatives, and ongoing development of your FP&A skills within a collaborative team environment.

What you'll do:

As Assistant Manager, Commercial Finance you'll be right at the centre of the organisation's exciting growth plans. Your day-to-day will see you collaborating with multiple departments to craft budgets that set the stage for success while keeping forecasts nimble in response to market shifts. You'll prepare management reports packed with valuable insights for senior leaders-helping them make well-informed decisions. By developing sophisticated financial models for pricing strategies or new initiatives you'll uncover new opportunities for revenue growth and smart spending. Your knack for making complex data easy to understand will empower commercial teams to act on your recommendations. Plus, you'll play a vital part in refining FP&A processes-boosting reporting quality-and upholding governance standards throughout the company.

• Lead the annual budgeting process by partnering with diverse business units to ensure every plan is perfectly aligned with the company's strategic vision.
• Drive monthly or quarterly rolling forecasts, keeping them agile and relevant as market conditions evolve and business priorities shift.
• Scrutinise forecast assumptions and collaborate with internal teams to guarantee accuracy and reliability across all financial data inputs.
• Perform scenario analyses and sensitivity assessments to illuminate the financial impact of key decisions and market changes.
• Craft comprehensive management reports-monthly, quarterly, or ad-hoc-with detailed variance analyses that keep stakeholders fully informed.
• Deliver insightful commentary during management reviews, highlighting emerging trends, risks, opportunities, and core drivers shaping results.
• Track key performance indicators, profitability metrics, and cost drivers so commercial and operational teams have actionable intelligence at their fingertips.
• Present findings to senior management by translating complex financial information into clear recommendations that inspire confident action.
• Build robust financial models to support pricing strategies, promotional activities, investment appraisals, and new business ventures.
• Support strategic projects such as product launches or market expansions by providing thorough financial analyses and "what-if" evaluations.

What you bring:

In this Assistant Manager, Commercial Finance role you'll bring a strong background in accounting or finance-ideally backed by advanced professional credentials. Your experience from FP&A or commercial finance environments (especially within FMCG or retail) means you're skilled at budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial modelling. You're technically adept not just in Excel but also ERP platforms like SAP or Oracle for smooth data integration. What sets you apart is your ability to distil complex information into clear recommendations; you excel at synthesising large volumes of data into concise advice that resonates across departments. Your interpersonal strengths build trust among stakeholders while your dedication to process improvement drives progress within FP&A. With sharp attention to detail combined with refined analytical skills you consistently deliver precise outputs that guide key business decisions.

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is essential; holding a professional qualification such as ACCA/CPA/MIA will give you an edge.
• Five to seven years' solid experience in FP&A or commercial finance roles within FMCG, retail or industrial sectors is highly desirable.
• Proven mastery of advanced financial modelling techniques along with sophisticated forecasting methodologies is crucial for this role.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel plus hands-on experience using ERP systems like SAP or Oracle is needed for seamless data integration.
• Commercial acumen demonstrated by turning complex datasets into actionable insights that drive positive outcomes is expected.
• Exceptional analytical skills paired with meticulous attention to detail ensure accuracy across all reporting and analysis tasks.
• Excellent communication abilities are vital for presenting findings clearly to senior stakeholders while building collaborative relationships across functions.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills enable you to become a trusted advisor who adds real value to commercial teams.
• Experience driving process improvement initiatives within FP&A functions shows your commitment to efficiency and best practices.
• A proactive approach to benchmarking performance against industry standards supports ongoing enhancement efforts.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its passionate commitment to empowering employees through meaningful contributions that shape corporate strategy. You'll join a truly collaborative culture where knowledge sharing thrives-from commercial teams right up to senior leadership-ensuring everyone benefits from collective expertise. The company invests generously in professional development; whether it's structured training programmes or hands-on involvement in impactful projects there are endless opportunities for skill growth. Flexible working arrangements help you balance personal commitments with career advancement. Above all the organisation values inclusivity-welcoming diverse perspectives-and fosters supportive leadership so every team member can flourish both personally and professionally.

What's next:

Ready to take your career higher through impactful financial stewardship? This outstanding opportunity is waiting for your application

Apply today by clicking on the link below-don't miss your chance to join an organisation where your talents will be celebrated and your growth assured.

Desired Skills and Experience
FP&A, corporate finance

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

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd

Business Registration Number : T

Licence Number : JTKSM 423C