Business Analyst, Ikano Centres
Petaling Jaya - Malaysia
Job Summary
We all know that malls are more than a place to shop.
At Ikano Centres we also believe your work is more than a job.
About the job
As Business Analyst you will be part of the Business Navigation team taking a steering while collaborative role in supporting our Shopping Centres Management Team. You will provide clear business insights financial analysis and leasing performance indicators to guide priorities and decision-making. Working closely with Commercial Finance Operations Development and Centre Management teams you will create alignment clarify expectations and establish effective ways of working. Through a shared understanding of performance opportunities and risks you will help drive profitable leasing operational efficiency and sustainable business growth across our Meeting Places.
Your assignment
- Lead analysis of leasing income rental performance lease terms vacancy CAPEX contributions and related operating costs to provide a clear view of commercial performance.
- Own the development of leasing income forecasts budgets and financial projections for existing and future Meeting Places ensuring assumptions are aligned transparent and commercially sound.
- Steer regular commercial and leasing performance reviews by identifying emerging trends risks opportunities and performance gaps and translating them into clear priorities and actions.
- Prepare decision-ready reports financial analysis and presentations that provide management and commercial teams with clear insights implications and recommended actions.
- Act as a trusted business partner by challenging assumptions and providing fact-based insights and recommendations to improve leasing and wider business decisions.
- Coordinate income planning target setting forecasting and performance follow-up across the portfolio providing clarity on assumptions accountabilities and required actions.
- Collaborate closely with Commercial Finance Operations Development and Centre Management teams to align priorities strengthen information quality and establish consistent ways of working.
- Drive continuous improvement of business analysis reporting tools governance routines and ways of working to enable faster more consistent and better-informed decision-making.
Qualifications :
Your profile
- Bachelors degree in finance Accounting Economics Property or related disciplines.
- 58 years of relevant experience in business analysis financial analysis leasing operations or commercial reporting.
- Strong understanding of budgeting forecasting financial analysis and business performance reporting.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint business writing and business intelligence tools.
- Proactive and collaborative with good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Additional Information :
Please apply by 12 November 2026.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Ikano Retail owns and operates IKEA stores in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Mexico. We have an ambitious expansion plan and encourage our people to move between roles and even countries. We are not afraid to take on responsibility. We strive to make a positive impact ... View more