Senior Executive, Budgeting & Forecasting (Cost Management) at Teleport

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost management, Financial analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance analysis, P&L management, Data analysis, Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, Stakeholder management, Commercial judgment, Problem-solving, Logistics, Air cargo, Revenue management

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

ABOUT US As Southeast Asia’s #1 integrated logistics provider, Teleport is all about making logistics fast, affordable and reliable. Our mission? To move things across Southeast Asia better than anyone else. We’re focused on making next-day delivery a reality for all. #TeamTeleport is guided by our values: Move with urgency — because time is crucial; Aim to pioneer — constantly innovating to stay ahead; Do it with intent — delivering with purpose and precision; and Keep it real — maintaining authenticity and transparency in all we do. Learn more about Teleport here: https://www.teleport.it/ Summary The Senior Executive, Cost Management plays a vital support role in maintaining financial discipline and operational profitability across the Freighter portfolio and Third-Party (3P) business segments. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day financial routines, maintaining visibility on cost performance, minimizing cost leakages, improving P&L predictability, and ensuring robust governance to support informed commercial decision-making. ***Applicants must be Malaysian citizens. Visa sponsorship is not provided, and candidates must have the legal right to work in Malaysia Key Responsibilities Cost Management & Analysis Execute the standardized processes for capturing and analyzing operational costs, including fuel, handling, navigation, leasing, chartering, and interline costs. Conduct regular variance analysis to identify cost leakages, inefficiencies, and opportunities for margin improvement. Maintaining full cost and P&L mapping for both Freighter operations and the Third-Party (3P) business. Evaluate cost structures and margin performance of 3P and Freighter operations to support commercial reviews. Coordinate with Sales, Network Planning, Revenue Management, and Operations to align pricing strategies with commercial objectives. Analyze market trends and internal data to identify cost-saving opportunities and risks. Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting Assist in the preparation of Freighter and 3P forecasting to feed into the broader Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) processes. Maintain dashboards and templates for tracking costs and analyzing budget-to-actual variance. Ensure clear and consistent cost reporting is available for the Freighter and 3P business lines to drive accurate cost ingestion for cargo and solutions businesses. Provide data-driven insights to improve the visibility of route, capacity type, and partner profitability. Governance & Financial Operations Manage the periodic invoice and cost review process, collaborating with Finance, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure accuracy. Support Finance in ensuring accurate monthly accruals, revenue recognition, and cost allocation specific to freighter and 3P operations. Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cost control and governance. Support the evaluation of commercial agreements to propose improvements in contract structures and commercial terms. Support process improvements, automation, and digital initiatives related to pricing and cost management. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Aviation Management, Supply Chain, or a related field. Minimum 3–5 years of experience in cost management, pricing, revenue management, financial analysis, or commercial finance, preferably within the airline, air cargo, or logistics industry. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and handling large datasets is essential. Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail. Good commercial judgment and structured problem-solving ability. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, and data analysis tools. Familiarity with airline cost structures (fuel, handling, landing fees, etc.) is highly advantageous. Ability to interpret financial data and translate it into actionable operational insights. Personal Attributes Commercially minded with a proactive and collaborative approach. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment typical of a startup/logistics company. Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving market and network dynamics. Work-Life at #TeamTeleport Unlimited training -You will have access to a wide range of learning resources including Notion! Ditch the Suit & Tie - Be comfortable as you are, express your inner Fashionista… as long as it's not a birthday suit! Vacation and time away - Sometimes you need to recharge and come back energized! That’s why you will get 90% off flights to destinations within AirAsia's network, 10%-15% discounts on selected eateries at KLIA2. Growth opportunities - We embrace and take on opportunities to learn and grow at Teleport as we reimagine the way we do things. Yes, we meet the challenge head on as a team, and we celebrate together with you when you succeed and reap the rewards when the hard work pays off!

Responsibilities

The Senior Executive will manage cost performance and financial discipline across freighter and third-party business segments. Responsibilities include executing financial routines, conducting variance analysis, and supporting commercial decision-making through robust reporting and governance.