FINANCE ANALYST

Private Advertiser; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-Day Work Week

EPF

SOCSO & EIS

Annual Leave & Medical Benefits

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks a cost analyst to prepare and analyze product costing across materials, labour, and overheads in a manufacturing setting. You will perform standard and actual costing, investigate variances, and update cost structures for new products and projects.

Collaboration with Production, Purchasing, Planning, Sales and QA is essential to ensure accurate costing data. The role requires 2–3 years in costing/FP&A, a relevant bachelor's degree, strong Excel skills, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in costing, management accounting, FP&A, or financial analysis.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of product costing, manufacturing costs, and variance analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems is an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze product costing, including raw materials, direct labour, overheads, and manufacturing costs.
• Perform standard costing and actual costing analysis and investigate variances.
• Analyze material price, material usage, labour, and production overhead variances.
• Review and update product cost structures based on changes in prices and processes.
• Prepare costing for new products, customer quotations, and new projects.
• Analyze product profitability, gross margins, and contribution margins.
• Monitor manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Prepare cost variance reports and provide explanations for fluctuations.
• Work with Production, Purchasing, Planning, Sales, and QA for costing information.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cost projections.
• Prepare monthly management reports focusing on cost performance, profitability, and budget vs. actual analysis.
• Support month-end closing and ensure costing data is accurate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Costing/FP&A experience

Manufacturing costing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Prepare and analyze product costing, including raw materials, direct labour, overheads, and manufacturing costs.

Perform standard costing and actual costing analysis and investigate significant variances.

Analyze material price, material usage, labour, and production overhead variances.

Review and update product cost structures based on changes in material prices, production processes, and overhead costs.

Prepare costing for new products, customer quotations, and new projects.

Analyze product profitability, gross margins, and contribution margins.

Monitor manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.

Prepare cost variance reports and provide explanations for significant fluctuations.

Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Planning, Sales, and QA to obtain accurate costing information.

Monitor raw material prices and assess their impact on product costs and profitability.

Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and cost projections.

Prepare monthly management reports focusing on cost performance, profitability, and budget vs. actual analysis.

Support month-end closing and ensure costing data is accurate and properly recorded.

Provide financial and costing analysis to Management to support pricing and business decisions.

Perform other financial analysis and ad hoc duties assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in costing, management accounting, FP&A, or financial analysis.

Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Strong understanding of product costing, manufacturing costs, and variance analysis.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Experience with ERP/accounting systems is an advantage.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with different departments.

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.

What We Offer

5-Day Work Week

EPF, SOCSO & EIS

Annual Leave & Medical Benefits

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a financial analyst?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?

Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees

The company start business 1970 establish in 2000, our products and services have been supported by experience and up-to date technology. Our team engineers, technicians and operators will guarantee high percision finishing plastic products and optimizing customer's satisfactions. Besides the domestic market, we exports to New Zealand, Korea, Japan, Singapore and Indonesia.

Our HQ is located in Sungai Jawi , Penang with branch at Shah Alam , Selangor.

Vision

"Our intension is to be one of a plastic manufacturer leader"

The company start business 1970 establish in 2000, our products and services have been supported by experience and up-to date technology. Our team engineers, technicians and operators will guarantee high percision finishing plastic products and optimizing customer's satisfactions. Besides the domestic market, we exports to New Zealand, Korea, Japan, Singapore and Indonesia.

Our HQ is located in Sungai Jawi , Penang with branch at Shah Alam , Selangor.

Vision

"Our intension is to be one of a plastic manufacturer leader"