Business Analyst

Oriental Fastech Manufacturing; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturer in Malaysia is seeking a talented Business Analyst to join their team in Penang. This full-time role focuses on providing strategic analysis and reporting to support business objectives. Key responsibilities include product costing, financial analysis, and collaboration with different departments to validate costs. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have 2-5 years of experience in finance-related roles. We offer competitive remuneration and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Opportunities for career progression

Range of benefits to support wellbeing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in costing, financial analysis.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Strong focus on margins, accuracy, and business impact.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and enhance product costing and variance analysis.
• Analyze cost drivers and profitability by product and project.
• Support budgeting, forecasts, and cost control initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to validate cost assumptions.
• Monitor actual costs against standards and identify variances.
• Assist in pricing analysis and profitability assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (e.g. Syteline)

Job description

Oriental Fastech Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is seeking a talented Business Analyst to join their team in Simpang Ampat Penang. This full-time role will involve providing strategic analysis and reporting to support the company's key business objectives.

What you’ll be doing

Prepare, maintain, and continuously enhance product costing, standard costing, and variance analysis to ensure cost transparency and data integrity.

Analyse key cost drivers, contribution margins, and overall profitability by product, customer, and project, translating data into actionable commercial insights.

Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and ongoing cost control initiatives to strengthen financial governance and performance discipline.

Work closely with Operations, Planning, and Procurement teams to validate cost assumptions, bills of materials, and production‑related inputs.

Monitor actual costs against standards and estimates, proactively identifying variances, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Assist in pricing analysis, quotation reviews, and profitability assessments to support sound commercial and strategic decisions.

Prepare structured management reports, dashboards, and ad‑hoc analyses for senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Support internal controls, audits, and documentation related to costing, analysis, and financial compliance.

Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and data reliability across functions.

What we’re looking for

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Minimum two (2) to five (5) years of relevant experience in costing, financial analysis, or finance‑related roles, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and structured problem‑solving capabilities.

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g. Syteline or equivalent).

Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally.

Highly detail‑oriented, methodical, and commercially minded, with a strong focus on margins, accuracy, and business impact.

What we offer

At Oriental Fastech, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that enables our employees to thrive. We offer competitive remuneration, opportunities for career progression and a range of benefits to support your wellbeing.

About us

Oriental Fastech Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is a leading manufacturer of high-quality industrial components, serving a diverse range of industries. With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our valued customers. As a dynamic and growing company, we are committed to empowering our employees and fostering a collaborative, supportive culture.

Apply now to become our next Business Analyst and be a part of our exciting journey!