Finance Analyst

Jabil; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Finance Analyst (FP&A) in Penang to evaluate financial performance and support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and reporting. The ideal candidate will prepare financial forecasts, analyze metrics, and collaborate with operational teams for cost-saving opportunities. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and relevant experience are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Power BI, is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial forecasts and variance analysis.
• Compile and validate data for journal entries.
• Collaborate with departments to provide financial insights.
• Ensure compliance with SOX key controls.
• Develop financial modeling for cost savings.

Skills

Problem identification and analysis

Data extraction and analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SAP

Prism

Job description

Finance Analyst (FP&A) plays a key role in evaluating financial and operational performance by analyzing key metrics and identifying value drivers. The role supports strategic decision‑making through financial modeling, reporting, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to drive profitability and operational efficiency.

Job Descriptions

• Prepare financial forecasts, variance analysis, and financial reports on monthly and/or adhoc basis
• Compile and validate data for journal entries, review general ledger entries by cost center, and related financial for reasonableness
• Generate regular financial reports including MTD, VAR, IL, Workcell Variance, MAP and workcell performance by weekly and/or monthly basis
• Collaborate with various departments (Ops & BU) to gather data and provide financial insights
• Develop financial modeling to identify cost saving and process improvement opportunities
• Analyse the TC elements and highlight key issues in Weekly Indicator, Workcell Statement and Forecast
• Partner with operational teams in lean initiatives and financial impact assessment
• Review contracts / agreements to ensure alignment with actual cost structures
• Provide workcell accounting training and Prism system supports to BUMs and Operational teams
• Ensure compliance with SOX key controls and maintain proper documentation
• Perform additional duties as required to support finance and business objectives and responsibilities as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and practical experience may also be considered in place of formal qualifications

Knowledge Requirements

• Strong ability to identify problems, analyze root causes and research effective solutions
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively to address accounting and financial matters proactively
• Able to perform under pressure, manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines
• Skilled in data extraction and analysis to identify trends, abnormalities and variances
• Effective in presenting information clearly and responding to inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities
• Team oriented with a collaboration mindset and a focus on building solid working relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), with advanced skills in Power BI and Excel Macros for data analysis and automation
• Advanced computer literacy, including familiarity with Jabil’s integrated systems such as SAP, Controller and Prism