Business Unit Analyst

Pets are our passion, safety is our promise and progress is our pledge. We work smarter, not harder. As a result, we're widely known as a 'Best Place to Work'. We make some of the world's most popular and trusted food brands and are committed to advancing the science, health and food products for pets.Location: Petaling Jaya, MalaysiaCompany: Nestlé MalaysiaFull-timeBachelor's Degree2+ years of experience**Position Summary**We are looking for a Business Analyst to Provide timely and accurate reporting and analysis to support a fact-based decision-making process; assist the Business Unit Controller in the Co-Pilot role.**A day in the life of...**- Provide quality financial information and analysis to the business to assist in decision making, highlighting potential risks and opportunities.- Prepare reports and analysis for review by the Business Unit Controller to support the Monthly Business Planning Process - i.e. Dynamic Forecast and ARA.- Organize and perform PEC activities in the Business Unit - ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of accounting / financial data input, as well as relevance and authenticity of supporting documentation.- Tracks and reports on monthly P&L (e.g. PFME, TTS and FOE spend) - identify variances against budgets and forecasts, thoroughly investigates and diagnoses root causes, then takes appropriate action on material variances and escalate where needed- Analyze the product portfolio to identify Value Destroyers, perform ROIC and cost optimization analysis on the business where needed.- As part of the MBS process, perform financial simulations and scenario analysis based on relevant assumptions, business inputs and strategy.- Support Business Innovation and Renovation pipeline by providing financial analysis and preparing VCS.- Assist the Business Unit Controller in ad hoc projects, including Manufacturing / Sourcing strategies and CAPEX proposals.**What will make you successful?**- Graduate with 3-5 years of prior experience in Audit background, Accounting / Finance function (e.g. CDS, Factory or Supply Chain F&C, NMA, Commercial Control)- Able to be agile and independent with great communication skills.