Protégé – Finance (12 months)

We are searching for the best talent for Protégé – Finance

Purpose:

The Protégé – Finance will support the Finance team in Malaysia, gaining hands-on exposure to financial planning, commercial finance operations, and business decision support.

This role provides a structured learning experience to build fundamental financial and analytical capabilities while supporting business units in driving performance, compliance, and strategic decision-making.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting financial planning processes including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning cycles
• Assisting in maintaining planning models and supporting data inputs within financial systems such as Anaplan
• Preparing and maintaining regular financial reports, dashboards, and analyses to support business unit performance tracking
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including budget versus actual variance analysis
• Ensuring adherence to internal controls by supporting compliance reviews, key control assessments, and remediation actions
• Providing day-to-day financial support to business units, including performance tracking against budget and forecast
• Assisting in financial evaluation of commercial activities such as pricing strategies, promotions, tenders, and product launches
• Participating in cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance financial and operational efficiency

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related discipline
• Basic understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and business fundamentals
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; exposure to financial systems is an advantage
• High learning agility, curiosity, and proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Positive attitude with strong collaboration skills and willingness to learn in a dynamic business environment

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Across our therapeutic areas, we are committed to transforming patient outcomes by bringing innovative treatments to those who need them most, while ensuring strong financial stewardship that supports sustainable business growth.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness while building a strong foundation for a career in finance.