Finance Analyst

Oliver Healthcare Packaging; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Healthcare Packaging in Malaysia seeks an experienced Finance Analyst to support manufacturing finance operations with emphasis on cost analysis, inventory management, and financial reporting. The role collaborates with production, supply chain and procurement to improve cost visibility and maintain standard costing.

You will participate in budgeting and forecasting, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of cost accounting/ financial analysis experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environments; multinational exposure preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain standard costing for products, including materials, labor, and overhead rates.
• Perform variance analysis on material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, and production costs.
• Collaborate with plant operations, supply chain and procurement to identify cost drivers and savings.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Monitor inventory valuation and assist cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
• Prepare cost and profitability reports to aid pricing and strategic planning.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing costs, including capex forecasting.
• Ensure internal controls and accounting standards compliance while improving costing processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Inventory management

Standard costing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Finance Analyst at our Malaysia facility.

Position Summary

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

This role will be responsible for supporting manufacturing finance operations with a strong focus on cost analysis, inventory management, and financial reporting. The role works closely with plant operations to monitor production costs, analyze cost variances, and provide financial insights to support operational efficiency and profitability.

This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate standard costing, monitoring inventory valuation, and supporting budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing activities. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, supply chain, and procurement to improve cost visibility and strengthen financial controls.

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Manage and maintain standard costing for products, including materials, labor, and overhead rates, ensuring accurate product cost information.
• Perform detailed variance analysis on material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, and production costs, and provide clear explanations for management.
• Partner with plant operations, supply chain, and procurement teams to monitor manufacturing cost drivers and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Monitor inventory valuation, analyze inventory movements, and support cycle counts and physical inventory processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare cost and profitability analysis reports to support pricing decisions, product margin analysis, and strategic planning.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes for manufacturing costs, including production expenses, overhead, and capital expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and accounting standards while continuously improving costing processes and financial reporting efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ Accountancy or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in cost accounting/ financial analysis.
• At least 5 years working in a similar capacity for a multinational business; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background in manufacturing and business-to-business marketing preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and in teams.

Other Requirements

• Self-motivated and able to work independently under minimum supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Required languages: English, Bahasa Malaysia.
• Able to work in fast pace, multi-tasking and high-volume environment.
• Good knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulation and legal requirements.
• Knowledge in Accounting software (SAP) will be an added advantage

Salaried

Annually

0.00 - 0.00

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.