Assistant Manager, Project Cost Controller at MR. D.I.Y. Trading Sdn. Bhd. (M)

Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Budget Monitoring, Cost Control, Financial Analysis, ROI Tracking, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Scenario Planning, Management Reporting, Power BI, Power Query, Advanced Excel, Cross-functional Collaboration, Project Feasibility Studies, Post-implementation Review, Data Analysis, Financial Governance

Industry

Retail

Description

Key Responsibilities: Budget Monitoring & Cost Control (50%) · Monitor approved project budgets and ensure spending remains within approved budget from overall cost and project stages perspective · Analyse and escalate any cost overruns identified · Prepare periodic budget utilization and track project performance (ROI) · Collaborate with project owners and operational teams to troubleshoot overspend and control unnecessary expenditures. · Ensure compliance with internal financial/budgeting policies and governance standards. Project ROI & Financial Analysis (20-30%) · Assist with analysis of project feasibility studies prepared by respective project owners for new investments and strategic initiatives. · Analyze project profitability, payback period, and financial sustainability. · Provide financial recommendations to management for decision-making. · Develop post-implementation reviews to evaluate project performance versus expected returns. Annual Budgeting & Forecasting (10%) · Support annual budgeting exercises across departments and business units. · Coordinate with stakeholders to gather budget assumptions and operational plans. · Prepare rolling forecasts and financial projections. · Assist in scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for business expansion. Financial Reporting & Business Support (10%-20%) · Prepare management reports, dashboards, and financial insights. · Identify cost optimization opportunities and operational efficiencies. · Support finance digitalization and automation initiatives. · Participate in regional finance projects and process improvement activities. Requirements: Experience in retail or FMCG preferred. Prior experience in project cost control and project post implementation review. Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling capabilities. Highly analytical and detail-oriented. Comfortable working with large datasets and dashboards. Degree in Accountancy or equivalent. ACCA/CPA/CIMA is a great advantage. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Power Query, Power BI, Dashboards & PowerPoint). Strong in communication and cross-functional collaboration. Ability to work in fast moving environment and multitask, to make quick necessary changes upon management instructions.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on monitoring project budgets, controlling costs, and analyzing project ROI to ensure financial sustainability. It also involves annual budgeting, forecasting, and preparing financial reports to optimize operational efficiencies.