Controlling Analyst

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Meal subsidies

Sports perks

Coffee and tea provided all day

Job summary

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS is looking for a Controlling Analyst in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This role supports financial planning while driving performance improvements across manufacturing and supply chain functions. You will be analyzing results, preparing reports, and collaborating on budgets and capital expenditures.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Business Administration or related field and 2-4 years of experience in a controlling environment. Exceptional analytical and communication skills are required, alongside advanced Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years work experience.
• Accurate and flexible thinking.
• Strong time-management and analytical skills.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support operations financial closing and reporting.
• Identify business opportunities and support budgeting.
• Collaborate on CAPEX processes and manage spending.
• Support controls-aligned processes and governance.
• Assist in achieving working capital objectives.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and ad-hoc analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Proactive

Fluent English

Advanced Excel

Advanced PowerPoint

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Controlling or Finance

Tools

SAP R3

SAP BPC

S4HANA

Job description

Job Summary: The Controlling Analyst in Operations supports the creation and execution of the financial planning and control cycle, and provides thorough result analyses that drive performance improvement across manufacturing, procurement and supply chain functions.

The role will provide critical business support to Operations through dependable data analysis and derived actions, and support the application of compliance, controls and policies.

Responsibilities

1. Support operations financial closing and reporting; provide timely and accurate cost analysis (manufacturing, procurement, supply chain); take the lead on in‑depth actual variance analysis around purchase prices, material productivity and conversion costs; support the preparation of the MMR report and collection of key performance indicators; conduct regular reviews with budget owners and key stakeholders to guide them toward cost excellence.
2. Identify business opportunities in material productivity increase and conversion cost reduction; calculate cost‑productivity projects; support annual budgeting and standard cost price preparation, ensuring all inputs are processed correctly and on schedule.
3. Collaborate in the CAPEX / Management Investment Council (MIC) processes for the factory and follow up spending with project leads; prepare and calculate capital expenditure requests.
4. Support controls‑related processes and ensure alignment with global and regional policies and operational governance rules.
5. Support the delivery of operating working capital objectives on inventory optimization, payment terms extension and supplier financing.
6. Participate in cross‑functional projects such as NPD calculations and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizens) in the factory; execute ad‑hoc analyses for business needs proactively.

Education

University degree, preferably in Business Administration, Controlling or Finance.

Experience (Must Have)

• 2–4 years work experience.
• Accurate, flexible thinking, strong time‑management and analytical skills, fluent in written and spoken English.
• Team player, hands‑on, proactive, excellent communication skills, independent/self‑starter, eager to learn and develop, and a sense of urgency.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Experience (Nice to Have)

• Relevant controlling background.
• Knowledge of IFRS and compliance.
• Knowledge of SAP R3, SAP BPC and S4HANA preferred.
• Knowledge of statutory reporting and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Passionate, energetic and innovative work culture.
• Outstanding career development opportunities.
• Exciting allowances to perk up your day.
• Meal subsidies.
• Sports perks to keep you energized.
• The best coffee and tea served all day in the office – or the option to be your own barista.