Commercial Analyst - Budget Optimization

Budget & Optimization Specialist

An experienced and highly energetic candidate who has track record of successfully develop and manage cost optimization program and channel profitability dashboard, covers both financial and operations. Identify opportunities and initiatives, develop plans and ensure actions across multi- functional teams in Sales and regions and monitor progress to ensure improvement aligned to ongoing strategic ambitions.

Responsibilities

COMMERCIAL OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM

• Catalyst for business optimization thinking that leverages cross functional resources to help drive delivery business performance optimization aligning to Company strategic ambitions
• Lead the development of a portfolio of optimization projects that will help to deliver results, demonstrate passion for the business and give stakeholders a reason to believe anything is possible
• Establish, monitor and follow up Optimization dashboard with initiatives status vs targets and gap closure, supported by monitoring and reporting system
  
  

REALISTIC COST ESTIMATION AND FORECAST

• Drive and co-ordinate forecasting, reporting and management of cost
• Identify and update status of key drivers, potential risk/gaps and propose mitigation for business owners’ consideration
• Prepare weekly/monthly reporting to management on cost, quantified targets and progress
  
  

SOLID FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE AND REPORTING

• Drive reporting capabilities which enable visibility of revenue, cost impact and profitability by initiative
• Delivery of an effective and predictable business management model from concept, business case to post mortem review in assessing effectiveness of the initiative
• Monitor and report financial details of revenue, cost impact and profitability by channel, translate it into actionable items for businesses
  
  

Requirements

• Recognized degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in audit or business planning position
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Financial Modeling. Tech savvy is a plus
• Telco experience preferred with knowledge of KPI dashboard reporting
• Extremely agile, proactive and self-motivated with constant can-do attitude
• Strong analytical skill to process business drivers and translate trending into meaningful initiatives or roadmap
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and drive projects to completion, hands-on deliverer on quality results in fast-paced environment
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Experienced in engaging senior stakeholders and regional teams and obtain buy-in
  
  

Next Steps

Thank you for taking the first step towards joining our team at CelcomDigi! After submitting your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV and reach out to shortlisted candidates to guide you through the next steps, including a pre-screening conversation, interviews and or assessments.

At CelcomDigi, we aspire to be Malaysia’s leading telco-tech company — the nation’s digital growth engine — powering transformation through 5G, AI, and innovation that impacts over 20 million customers. Here, your role goes beyond work. It’s about enabling businesses to thrive, connecting communities, and advancing society, as we build a brand rooted in trust, reliability and customer excellence. Aligned with our employer value proposition, Grow with Purpose. Build with Trust, you’ll have the opportunity to innovate responsibly and create digital solutions that truly make a difference. If you're driven, future focused, and ready to be part of something bigger, we want you on our team.

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