Sanjay Selvaretnam
Finance Business Partner
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Strategic and commercially focused Finance Business Partner with over nine years of experience in audit, financial management, and FP&A within multinational professional services. Expertise in leading budgeting and forecasting cycles, driving revenue and margin performance, and influencing strategic decision-making with senior leadership. Skilled in contract negotiations, legal entity rationalization, and fostering cross-functional collaboration among finance, commercial, and operations teams. Recognized for translating complex financial data into actionable business insights that enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Business Partner
Kantar Malaysia
08.2024 - Current
- Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles for the Insights business unit.
- Partner closely with Managing Director and Client Service Directors to set revenue targets and monitor business performance.
- Prepare and present financial insights for Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews.
- Drive performance tracking through revenue analysis, margin monitoring, and variance reporting.
- Oversee job management team to ensure timely job activation, revenue recognition, and compliance.
- Support pricing strategy, hiring plans, and cost management initiatives.
- Provide guidance on tax and regulatory compliance matters.
- Support contract negotiations to ensure commercial alignment and profitability.
Finance Business Partner Analyst
Kantar Malaysia
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Led annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
- Partnered with Client Service Directors to monitor revenue targets and profitability.
- Provided commercial insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Oversaw job activation processes to ensure timely revenue capture.
- Prepared financial decks and analysis for regional performance reviews.
Finance Manager
Kantar Malaysia
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed financial operations and reporting for Malaysia entity.
- Ensured compliance with internal controls, company policies, and statutory requirements.
- Managed job activation, client onboarding, and intercompany transactions.
- Supported external audits and internal reviews.
- Played key role in Legal Entity Rationalization (LER) during Kantar integration to streamline operations and align reporting structures.
Senior Accountant
Kantar Malaysia
11.2016 - 12.2019
- Managed month-end closing and financial reporting processes.
- Maintained fixed asset register and performed balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ensured audit readiness and compliance with internal controls.
- Supported statutory filings and external audits.
- Contributed to process improvements and system transitions to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Audit & Tax Associate
Rabin & Associates
05.2014 - 10.2016
- Led statutory audits for SMEs and multinational companies.
- Assessed internal controls and documented audit findings.
- Prepared financial statements in compliance with IASB standards.
- Prepared corporate and individual tax computations and submissions.
- Conducted audit of solicitors’ accounts under Legal Profession Act requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
Sunway University (School of Lancaster UK)
Selangor 04.2001 -
Skills
- Microsoft Excel, Word & Power Point
- Deltek Maconomy
- Oracle
- MYOB
- SPSS
Timeline
Finance Business Partner
Kantar Malaysia
08.2024 - Current
Finance Business Partner Analyst
Kantar Malaysia
03.2022 - 08.2024
Finance Manager
Kantar Malaysia
12.2019 - 03.2022
Senior Accountant
Kantar Malaysia
11.2016 - 12.2019
Audit & Tax Associate
Rabin & Associates
05.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
Sunway University (School of Lancaster UK)
04.2001 -