Finance SME

Jabil; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing services company in Penang is seeking a Finance Digital Transformation Specialist. The role focuses on improving efficiency in finance functions through financial systems deployment and training. Responsibilities include supporting month-end activities, serving as a technical resource for financial systems, and coordinating plant training. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of financial systems like SAP and excellent communication skills in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial systems and processes.
• Excellent communication skills in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to present information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support site finance for month-end activities.
• Serve as a technical resource for financial systems.
• Coordinate training for new hires and system updates.
• Evaluate business systems and recommend enhancements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong knowledge of Financial Systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to present information effectively

Tools

SAP

TM1

myAnalytics

BW

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Typically, at a multi plant or regional level

Working within the Finance Digital Transformation team this position is responsible for the execution of projects relating to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function. This will be achieved by focusing on the development and deployment of financial systems related to satisfying Corporate Financial Reporting requirements.

The role will cover education, process re-engineering and system application enhancement, with the implementation of top down/bottom up project initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a technical resource for simple to moderately complex issues relating to financial related systems and tools, deferring to more senior team members on more complex issues.
• Support Site finance with any month end activities including, but not exclusively, relating to SAP, TM1 & myAnalytics. Help to ensure a successful and timely close.
• Support users in questions of moderate scope that require analysis and research of a variety of factors to solve.
• Coordinate and facilitate training for the plant in terms of new hires, new functionality and upgrades.
• Communicate all changes/enhancements to existing systems including upgrades to current systems.
• Understand standardized departmental functions, processes, procedures, and systems.
• Evaluate business systems and troubleshoot areas of concern.
• Introduce and support corporate provided/designed tools.
• Evaluate and monitor the current processes and tools to determine their ability to meet business needs.
• Provide support for the plant(s) for all system tools and related issues.
• Identify opportunities for enhancements.
• Detail requirements for enhancements with respect to more routine business development requests (via PR’s – Product Request) submitted by a functional area.
• Assist in the testing, validation, and rollout processes for new functionality, to include plant level training.
• Define and/or document business processes, policies and work instructions.
• Works under moderate supervision, receiving guidance on more complex issues from more senior team members. Exercises a moderate degree of discretion but relies on detailed instruction on complex or new projects or assignments.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills as well as communicating within a multi-cultural, multi-functional environment
• Strong knowledge of Financial Systems, SAP, BW, TM1, myAnalytics & Controller
• Strong understanding of Jabil Financial Reporting process and policies
• Strong understanding of corporate and/or plant finance processes within Jabil.
• Knowledge of Jabil P&L Structure
• Advanced knowledge of SAP FICO a plus
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Methodologies a plus
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), country-specific GAAP or other multi-country accounting experience is preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.