COST ANALYST

Pentamaster Corporation Berhad; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Penang is looking for a skilled Cost Analyst to strengthen its costing function and support digital transformation initiatives. The role entails accurate product costing, BOM validation, and cost variance analysis, utilizing advanced tools like Microsoft D365 ERP and Power BI. Candidates should possess a degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 3 years' relevant experience. This position offers opportunities for career growth within a dynamic, high-tech environment.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in digital costing transformation

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is mandatory.
• 3+ years of experience in costing or manufacturing finance.
• Exposure to ERP systems, especially Microsoft D365, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate product cost breakdowns, including material and labor.
• Analyze cost variances and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the integration of costing logic into Microsoft D365 ERP workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost analysis

Microsoft D365 ERP

Power BI

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Industrial Engineering or related background

Tools

Excel

Microsoft D365 ERP

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a Cost Analyst to strengthen our costing function and support digital transformation initiatives. This role focuses on accurate product costing, BOM validation, and cost variance analysis, while assisting in the rollout of AI-powered BOM structures and Microsoft D365 ERP under the guidance of the project lead. If you have strong analytical skills and are eager to work with advanced tools, this is your chance to grow in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate product cost breakdowns, including material, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze cost variances and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in structuring BOM data for AI-powered cost estimation models.
• Support integration of costing logic into Microsoft D365 ERP workflows.
• Maintain accurate costing templates and master data.
• Generate cost reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI.
• Work closely with Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and System teams to ensure accurate data flow and proper integration of costing logic into operational and ERP processes.
• Perform any other related tasks or projects as assigned by management to support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance is required; Industrial Engineering or related manufacturing background is preferred. An IT or data analytics background (ERP systems, AI tools, Power BI) will be considered an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in costing or manufacturing finance.
• Exposure to ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred).
• IT or data analytics background is an added advantage (AI tools, Power BI, automation).
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in digital costing transformation.
• Opportunity to work with AI-driven tools and ERP systems.
• Career growth toward Costing Specialist or Digital Finance Analyst roles.