Deputy Senior Manager, Strategic Projects and M&A

Responsibilities

1. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Strategic Projects

• Lead financial assessments and risk analysis for potential mergers, acquisitions, and corporate exercises.
• Support M&A activities by participating in financial and tax due diligence, evaluating business cases, and contributing to integration planning.
• Partner with business units to identify, analyze, and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Provide strategic advisory on corporate initiatives and assess their financial implications for the Group.

2. Strategic Evaluation and Planning

• Build and maintain robust financial models and perform scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Deliver insights on industry trends, competitive dynamics, and potential growth avenues.
• Ensure investment strategies are aligned with corporate objectives and regional expansion plans.

3. Risk Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive risk and sensitivity analyses to evaluate the financial impact of key business decisions.
• Support the development and execution of risk mitigation strategies to manage financial exposure effectively.

4. Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Oversee financial data consolidation and content review for the Group’s Integrated Annual Report (IAR).
• Prepare quarterly financial highlights for Analyst Briefings, including compiling Group orderbook data and drafting responses to analyst and shareholder queries for AGMs.
• Review and analyze business unit performance through monthly rolling forecasts, identifying variances and proposing corrective measures.
• Lead scenario planning and simulation for upstream dividend flows from subsidiaries, including preparation of dividend declarations to UEM Edgenta Berhad.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to key internal and external stakeholders.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to facilitate strategic transactions.
• Provide financial management and tax-related support for international operations, particularly in the Middle East region.
• Present clear, data-driven financial recommendations to senior leadership.
• Cultivate strong working relationships with business units, investors, and key stakeholders to protect and advance organizational interests.
• Foster effective cross-functional collaboration to drive business success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• Minimum a total of 8 years working experience with 4 to 6 years in corporate finance, corporate development, strategic planning, and M&A.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA/CIMA/CPA/CFA or any other equivalent qualification.
• Good understanding of local and international financial regulations, industry practices, and market trends.