Finance & Costing Analyst (Seri Iskandar)

MVC Resources; Seri Iskandar; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MVC Resources is seeking a highly analytical Finance & Costing Analyst for a premier manufacturing facility in Perak. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will partner with plant leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, and cost control in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include product costing for NPD/NPI, inventory accuracy in SAP, month-end closing, and ad-hoc financial analysis to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics from a recognized university.
• Minimum 2 years in an audit firm or 4+ years finance/costing in manufacturing.
• Based in Perak or willing to relocate locally for on-site collaboration.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and analysis.
• Hands-on SAP experience in manufacturing/ops context.
• Fluent English with strong cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: monthly/quarterly forecasts and CAPEX/OPEX analysis.
• Financial Analysis & Control: track expenses, KPIs, variances, headcount forecasts.
• Product Costing: perform mass costing for NPD/NPI with R&D/engineering input.
• Inventory Management: monitor provisions and SAP master data accuracy.
• Month-End Closing: reconcile shipments, WIP settlements, GL analysis, OPEX accruals.
• Continuous Improvement: ad-hoc P&L simulations and governance support.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional communication

Proactive

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

About our client

Our client is a globally recognized, publicly listed leader in designing and manufacturing essential power solutions for the industrial technology, healthcare, and semiconductor sectors. With a rapidly growing operational footprint across Europe, North America, and Asia, they offer a highly collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Joining their team means becoming part of a high-performing, diverse organization dedicated to empowering its people and delivering the ultimate experience for its global customer base.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Finance & Costing Analyst to join a premier manufacturing facility based in Perak. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this vital role will serve as a key financial business partner, interacting daily with plant leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, product costing, and detailed financial analysis. The ideal candidate will leverage their manufacturing finance expertise to ensure operational efficiency, accurate reporting, and strong cost control within a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Drive the monthly and quarterly financial rolling forecasts, analyzing CAPEX/OPEX spending and updating corporate reporting systems (e.g., COGNOS) to meet global FP&A schedules.

• Financial Analysis & Control: Track detailed operational expenses and key performance indicators (such as direct labor rates and overtime), perform variance analysis against budgets, and reconcile headcount forecasts.

• Product Costing: Conduct mass product costing runs and handle all costing requests for New Product Development and Introduction (NPD/NPI) by collaborating closely with R&D, engineering, and sourcing teams.

• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory provisions and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to mitigate the risks of excess and obsolete stock, ensuring high accuracy in SAP material master data.

• Month-End Closing: Execute month-end financial activities, including reconciling shipment values to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), processing Work-in-Progress (WIP) settlements, analyzing GL accounts, and preparing OPEX accruals.

• Continuous Improvement: Perform ad-hoc P&L simulations and support management with financial governance and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

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

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an audit firm, or at least 4 years of finance/costing experience within the manufacturing industry.

• Location: Candidates must be based in Perak (or willing to relocate locally), as this role requires sustainable, day-to-day on-site interaction with plant leaders.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for financial modeling and analysis.

• Hands-on experience using SAP or similar ERP systems within a manufacturing or operations context.

• Fluency in English (both written and verbal) with strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI and Power Query is a strong advantage.

• A proactive, open-minded professional who can prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver highly accurate results.