Finance Business Partner, Malaysia

Finance Business Partner, Malaysia 
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 
 

Kantar is the world’s leading AI-native marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the world’s top companies. We combine the most meaningful attitudinal and behavioural data with deep expertise and advanced analytics to uncover how people think and act. We help clients understand what has happened and why and how to shape the marketing strategies that shape their future. 

About the job 

This role is the Finance Business Partner for Kantar Malaysia, working closely with the Managing Director and leadership team to strengthen financial performance and decision-making. You will connect financial insight with day-to-day operations, helping the business act with clarity and confidence.

You will focus on forecasting, performance management, and commercial decision support. By translating financial results into clear actions, you will encourage better outcomes across revenue, margin, and cash performance while building strong relationships across the market and shared services teams. 

Job Goals 

• Partner with market leadership to improve financial performance and decision quality 

• Lead budget and reforecast cycles with strong accuracy and accountability 

• Strengthen forecasting discipline and align outlooks to pipeline activity 

• Translate financial performance into clear, actionable insight for the business 

• Support commercial decisions including pricing, proposals, and pipeline conversion 

• Improve revenue quality, billing accuracy, and cash collection outcomes 

• Ensure strong governance, compliance, and integrity of financial reporting 

• Work closely with finance colleagues across Southeast Asia and India, ensuring alignment across markets and contributing to a consistent, end-to-end finance approach. 

Ideal Skills & Capabilities 

• Experience partnering with senior business leaders to shape decisions 

• Strong capability in forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning tools (e.g. OneStream) 

• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, financial modelling, data analysis)

• Ability to connect financial insights with commercial and operational drivers 

• Confidence influencing decisions through clear and practical communication 

• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to financial discipline 

• Experience collaborating across markets and working effectively within a regional finance structure 

• Understanding of end-to-end finance processes and how different teams contribute to overall performance 

Why join Kantar? 

Kantar is one of the most recognised and trusted brands in its industry, with unmatched depth of experience and global reach. What makes this moment different is how much is changing at once. We are investing in AI and technology, evolving how intelligence is delivered, and working on some of the world’s most influential brands. 

People joining Kantar now are part of shaping what comes next contributing to work that is more connected, more dynamic, and more impactful. 

Privacy and Legal Statement 

At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.  

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (“Kantar”). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager. 

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