Finance Project Manager (SAP FICO)

Agilent Technologies; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned professional to manage business systems and financial projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, especially in SAP FICO, enabling effective solutions for complex business challenges. Responsibilities include project management, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. This is a full-time position with a day shift and 25% travel required. Comprehensive pay and benefits based on role and location.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in project management and finance systems.
• Experience with SAP FICO including integration with MM, SD, and PP.
• Strong solution engineering skills to define complex business problems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate user business problems and develop recommendations.
• Lead project management of internal non-technical business projects.
• Ensure effective communication across teams and manage resources.

Skills

Project management

SAP FICO

Finance systems expertise

Leadership skills

Communication

Problem solving

Solution engineering

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Tools

SAP S4/HANA

Job description

Responsibilities

Analyze and evaluate user business problems and develop business system or process recommendations to meet requirements, including problem definition, evaluation of requirements, and implementation of systems/processes.

Participate in business systems planning to define or upgrade business applications or functional solutions, and serve as business liaison to IT.

Lead project management of internal non‑technical business projects from initiation through completion, including project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, issue resolution, and delivery of results. Interpret requirements, identify project scope, plan and direct schedules, monitor project budgets, assign tasks and track performance and milestone achievement, and recommend schedule changes, cost adjustments, resource additions or scope changes.

Ensure effective communication across teams/functions, keep management informed of progress, key issues and changes that may impact the business, and manage people and resources through others, including leading third‑party resources.

Lead the design and delivery of new projects, programs and processes as the key technical contributor and solve complex, high‑impact system/process design and workflow problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent university degree.
• Typical entry level requires 8+ years relevant experience.
• Post‑graduate and/or certification/license may be required.
• Specialized depth and breadth of expertise in finance and financial systems.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, finance and financial systems.
• Specialized in SAP FICO including integration with MM, SD and PP.
• Hands‑on experience in SAP S4/HANA implementation projects.
• Strong solution engineering skills – ability to define complex business problems, convert into solutions and fit into the overall finance system architecture, system oriented and an interest/aptitude for developing skills in new applications, and ability to analyze problems and provide clear recommendations.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, innovation, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Able to collaborate with customers and have a strong desire to excel, excellent communication skills, written and verbal, good interpersonal skills.
• Able to multi‑task and work under tight deadlines.
• Possesses in‑depth skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience and internal recognition in specialty.

Additional Details

This job has a full‑time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level and location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at https://careers.agilent.com/locations.

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required: 25% of the time.

Shift: Day.

Duration: No End Date.

Job Function: Administration.