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WHY JOIN US?

• We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture.

• We provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.

• Good performance is always rewarded accordingly.

“It's our people that make Astro Malaysia’s leading entertainment company. We are an inclusive employer, to enable everyone at Astro to be their best. We embrace differences – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products/services and our community. We also understand and appreciate that diversity is a driver of creativity and innovation, which will make our business more competitive, compelling and profitable.”

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

What You’ll Do:

As an AVP, Finance Business Partner & Advisory, you will play a key role in supporting the VP, Finance Business Partner by delivering insightful financial analysis that empowers the Senior Leadership Team to make strategic business decisions, while partnering with business leaders and cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance and ensure alignment between financial planning and business objectives.

Your responsibilities will include financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and partnering with various business units to drive financial performance.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead the preparation of corporate budgets, ensuring all relevant revenues and operating expenditures are accurately accounted for in annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

• Organise and coordinate multiple concurrent budget planning events and activities, including logistics, budgeting, scheduling, and group facilitation at the company level.

• Ensure approved budgets are accurately reflected in SAP for execution and ongoing monitoring.

Financial Planning & Insights:

• Prepare in-depth financial analysis for budget and business plans to provide valuable insights for strategic decision-making and to ensure alignment.

• Develop and refine financial models to assess different business scenarios, perform sensitivity analysis, and support data-driven decision-making.

Business Partnering & Financial Reporting:

• Work closely with business leaders, line managers and employees to align business strategies with financial planning and ensure seamless execution.

• Review periodic financial results submitted by business units and support MBNS’s results reporting presentations.

• Prepare and analyse forecast vs. actual financial performance, identifying key variances and drivers by working collaboratively with other divisions and departments.

Process Optimisation & Best Practices:

• Continuously refine financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.

• Update workflow documentation periodically to enhance efficiency and transparency.

• Identify and highlight potential financial risks or issues to management that could impact company objectives.

Collaboration & Special Projects:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to gain a deep understanding of business performance and variance analysis.

• Participate in ad-hoc assignments and special projects, supporting leadership in strategic initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

Who You Are:

• Degree in Accounting / Finance / Tax discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in Accounting and Budgeting/Forecasting.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint

• Articulate with good written and spoken English.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with business leaders to drive financial performance.

• Excellent collaboration skills—comfortable working across teams and breaking silos.

• Strong communicator and has stakeholder management skills.

• Strategic mindset, critical thinking abilities, and attention to detail.