Finance & Costing Analyst

XP Power; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

XP Power is a global leader in power solutions, headquartered for this role in Ipoh, Malaysia. We seek a capable FP&A professional to support budgeting, forecasting and cost management, aligning with the global FP&A schedule and SAP/ERP systems.

The role involves data gathering from departments, OPEX/ CAPEX analysis, month-end close, inventory costing and KPI monitoring. A Finance degree, 2 years in audit or 4 years in manufacturing, strong Excel, fluent English, and experience with SAP/ERP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting from a recognized university.
• 2 years experience with audit firms or 4 years in manufacturing industries.
• Strong Excel skills and English communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and forecasting for monthly/quarterly cycles and FCST accuracy.
• Financial analysis and budget control including OPEX/Cost variances.
• Inventory management and costing including SAP costing and MRP data.
• Month-end closing activities, journal entries, and KPI monitoring.
• Perform additional tasks to support financial governance and improvement.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Fluent English

SAP/ERP systems

Power BI

Power Query

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP/ERP systems

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

XP Power is a global leader in providing essential power solutions to the Industrial Technology, Healthcare and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment sectors. We design and manufacture power controllers, the essential hardware component in every piece of electrical equipment that converts power from the electricity grid into the right form for equipment to function. Listed as a FTSE 250 company on the London Stock Exchange we are a fast-growing business, serving our global blue-chip customer base from 29 locations across Europe, North America, and Asia. We are extremely proud and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed, and Integrity. Joining our team means you’ll work in a high performing global organisation where employees collaborate and strive to make XP Power the first-choice power solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.

Job Description

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Responsible for follow-up with Departments to gather data and analyse CAPEX/ OPEX spending.
• Responsible for update the financial rolling forecast in the monthly and quarterly basis to meet the Global FP&A Schedule with higher level of FCST accuracy.
• In-charged of prepare FCST number into MMRP/COGNOS IBM following the timeline.
• Do Ad-hoc analysis OPEX spending for other P&L simulation Purposes.

Financial Analysis & Budget Control

• Tracking details expenses OPEX by nature of expenses and by department and do variance analysis against Budget.
• Prepare the monthly OPEX (i.e. Unbudgeted/Exceed) to highlight each department.
• Track the key related KPI (i.e. DL Hourly Rate, Overtime Exceed budget) by Analyze the monthly Payroll.
• Reconcile the FCST or Actual Headcount (DL & IDL) and investigate the variance vs Plan or Latest FCST for the proper update in FCST Headcount.

Inventory Management & Costing

• Conduct mass product costing run and variance analysis before getting approval.
• Handle all costing requests for NPD & NPI by coordinating with stakeholders (R&D, sourcing, engineering, etc.) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct inventory provision checks and partner with stakeholders to reduce the risks of excess and obsolescence.
• Analysis the material master and costing to support control a high level of accuracy in SAP costing and inventory.

Month-end closing

• Reconcile Shipment value – COGS, Output and Assembly revenue to detect error (i.e. missing price, mismatch qty Shipment value and COGS qty, wrong STO price) to do month-end;
• Run Inventory WIP Production Settlement, WIP Aging report and prepare journal entry for area relating to WIP Inventory;
• Analysis GL account relating to COGS (Scrap, internal usage, consumable tooling) to check and propose adjustment (if needed);
• Review the Monthly OPEX Spending, Open Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order for OPEX accrual;

Other Responsibilities

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by superiors or management, contributing to continuous financial improvement and governance.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting from a recognized university.

Experience

• 2 years experiences with audit firms or 4 years' experience in manufacturing industries.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced spreadsheet functions for financial modeling and analysis.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal, with strong communication skills.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems in a finance or operations context.
• Knowledge of Power BI and Power Query is a strong advantage for data visualization and reporting.

Competencies

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver accurate results.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Open-minded, hardworking, and proactive in learning and adapting to new challenges.

Additional Information

XP Power is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an environment where people are valued, supported and nurtured to deliver their best. Operating globally, we celebrate the cultural differences that exist in the countries in which we do business. Being a truly diverse and inclusive community helps us grow our business through innovation; attracting and retaining talent to engage the people who buy our power solutions. We know that by cultivating the ultimate experience for all our people, they will deliver the same to our customers.