Finance & Costing Analyst (Seri Iskandar)

MVC Resources; Seri Iskandar; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Finance & Costing Analyst for our Seri Iskandar facility in Perak. You will partner with plant leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, product costing and cost controls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires SAP experience, strong Excel skills, English fluency, and the ability to work on-site with cross-functional teams and deliver accurate financial analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an audit firm, or at least 4 years of finance/costing experience in manufacturing.
• Based in Perak or willing to relocate locally for on-site work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced modeling techniques.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems in manufacturing context.
• Fluent in English with strong cross-functional communication.
• Knowledge of Power BI and Power Query is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: drive monthly/quarterly forecasts and CAPEX/OPEX analysis.
• Financial Analysis & Control: track expenses, KPI analysis, variance reporting, headcount forecasting.
• Product Costing: run mass costing, support NPD/NPI with R&D and sourcing teams.
• Inventory Management: monitor provisions, mitigate excess/obsolete stock, SAP data accuracy.
• Month-End Closing: reconcile shipments to COGS, process WIP settlements, GL analysis, OPEX accruals.
• Continuous Improvement: support financial governance and process improvements.

Skills

Excel skills

ERP SAP

Power BI

Power Query

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

Tools

COGNOS

SAP ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Finance & Costing Analyst (Seri Iskandar)

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.