Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing

Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (PROTON); Tanjong Malim; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PROTON is seeking an On-site Finance Business Partner for Manufacturing in Malaysia. The role represents Finance at the plant, delivering timely, practical advice while maintaining independent financial judgement to support cost control and productive operations.

You will coordinate finance issues, review budgets, control costs, and produce manufacturing cost reports. The position also drives governance and process improvements to strengthen financial control across plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years in cost accounting within manufacturing or production.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost control and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Finance issue coordination and resolution as the plant focal point.
• Budget review and cost control with operational teams.
• Manufacturing reporting and validation of cost data monthly.
• Finance governance and process improvement in plant operations.

Skills

manufacturing finance

budgeting

cost control

management reporting

analytical skills

stakeholder management

proactive hands-on approach

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing

On site Finance Business Partnering and Operational Intelligence

Represent Finance at the plant by providing timely and practical advice while maintaining independent financial judgement.

Maintain early visibility of operational developments that may affect cost, productivity, cash flow and financial performance.

Finance Issue Coordination and Resolution

Act as the primary plant Finance focal point for operational queries.

Identify issue, required documents, accountable process owner and urgency and connect with stakeholders.

Maintain a concise issue tracker showing the financial value or risk, status, escalation and final closure.

Budget Review and Cost Control

Review budget and expenditure requests and other operational requirements.

Work closely with operational teams to understand the business need, urgency, available alternatives and impact of not proceeding.

Assess supporting quotations, budget availability, previous spending, cost effectiveness and expected benefits.

Provide clear and independent financial recommendations in line with the company’s approval policies.

Manufacturing Reporting

Prepare and validate monthly manufacturing cost reports within the stipulated timeline.

Ensure cost and production information is accurate and supported by reliable data.

Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast.

Provide clear insights, risks, opportunities and recommended action to support management decisions.

Finance Governance and Process Improvement

Guide operational teams on Finance policies, approval requirements and supporting documentation.

Lead or support the preparation and improvement of Finance procedures and work instructions relating to plant operations.

Identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements to strengthen efficiency, compliance, accountability and financial control.

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or above of accounting

Experience

+5 years of progressive cost accounting

experience in Manufacturing or Production environment.

+3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Specific Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Strong knowledge of manufacturing finance, budgeting, cost control and management reporting.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand operational issues, evaluate financial impact and provide practical recommendations.

Good communication and stakeholdermanagement skills, with a proactive and hands on approach.

Automobile technology that's the pride and symbol of Malaysian innovation and dedication. 1985 marked a momentous year in Malaysia's history when the country's first national car, the Proton Saga, rolled out for the masses. PROTON is more than just a car company as its inception as a key driver of national development has seen the brand accelerate its learning curve through technology transfer with strategic partnerships and technical collaborations.

Today, PROTON continues designing and building cars which has remained an elusive dream for most nations, but made a reality for Malaysia in 1985 and has since been driving the landscape of Malaysia’s automotive industry.

PROTON

Automobile technology that's the pride and symbol of Malaysian innovation and dedication. 1985 marked a momentous year in Malaysia's history when the country's first national car, the Proton Saga, rolled out for the masses. PROTON is more than just a car company as its inception as a key driver of national development has seen the brand accelerate its learning curve through technology transfer with strategic partnerships and technical collaborations.

Today, PROTON continues designing and building cars which has remained an elusive dream for most nations, but made a reality for Malaysia in 1985 and has since been driving the landscape of Malaysia’s automotive industry.