Senior Finance Analyst Costing

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Senior Finance Analyst Costing

Apply locations Petaling Jaya time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: March 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R2786485

About the Job

The role is part of a high performing team centered on Finance transformation and becoming a best-in-class Finance organization.

The Industrial Costing Controller will provide controlling support to their local Business Units, including preparation of budgets and forecasts (Budget / F1 / F2 / Quarterly Landings / Rolling Forecast), monthly closings, project approval and tracking, and other financial planning & analysis activities on a timely basis.

As part of the Finance Operations and Transformation team, there will be many opportunities to improve processes and improve collaboration with your Finance partners and business partners to grow and demonstrate your analytical and interpersonal abilities.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure Industrial standard Cost is calculated in compliance with Group Methods & procedures.
• Ensure strong monitoring of the Industrial KPIs to actively contribute to achieve the defined objectives for his/her perimeter.
• Deliver accurate reporting and provide meaningful variance analysis (Absorption, Yield, destruction).
• Propose and implement continuous improvement and process simplification opportunities.
• Work effectively across multiple systems (SAP, Boost, Power BI, etc.).
• Increase Financial and business acumen.
• Build in close collaboration with neighboring functions (supply chain, procurement, Production) all forecast requirements such as Budget, T1/T2 & rolling forecast.
• Identify risks and opportunities that affect the achievement of these forecasts and clearly communicate to site Business partners and Budget Owners.
• Ensure business owners are executing the budgeted plan, including tracking actuals, approval of projects & providing direction to business owners.
• Support finance transformation on all key finance initiatives such as SAP implementation, harmonization & Standardization of our processes / reporting.
• Ensure compliance with pertinent SOX & internal controls.
• Promote efficiencies and improved ways of working across designated Manufacturing & Supplies sites and ensure best practice sharing.
• Build strong partnerships with Finance Business Partners (FBP), promoting information-sharing and close collaboration to best support the functions locally and globally.
• Partner with One Finance Experience to develop an environment of learning and the development of the Finance talent for the future; seek growth opportunities for team members to enable continuous growth.
• Create a positive, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere for team and neighboring functions despite uncontrollable circumstances.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) language is mandatory for the portfolio.
• Ideally 5+ years of experience in diversified financial controlling or accounting.
• Demonstrated results building partnerships with multi-levels across businesses required.
• Must have the ability to influence and shape business decisions.
• Must have high attention to detail, quality and proven ability to operate effectively under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Ability to lead through influence including demonstrated facilitator skills.
• Strong organization skills: ability to track and manage a high volume of projects at a detailed level.
• Ability to develop a rapport and credibility with key stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively across international work streams.
• Demonstrated organization savvy and self-awareness.
• Adaptable and able to work in complex matrix environment.
• Change agent who can propose, lead, and drive changes.
• Advanced excel skills including pivot tables, V-look ups, macros, etc. Technology savvy, business orientation, and agile learning abilities required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and strategic thinking.

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