Financial Analyst

Plexus; Penang; On-site; MYR 78,120 - 122,760; Full time

Job summary

Plexus in Penang is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership at the manufacturing site, driving performance improvements and profitability. You will forecast sales and margins, analyze customer profitability, and manage balance sheet metrics while ensuring compliance with corporate controls.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree with at least 1 year of related experience, with a preference for a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associates Degree is required; a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration is preferred.
• 1 year of related experience is required; 2 years of related experience is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports with actionable insights on results and performance.
• Analyze historical results, margins, and projections to set financial goals for customer accounts.
• Lead monthly customer sales and margin forecasts and provide weekly updates.
• Understand customer contracts and pricing models; drive risk mitigation and cost recovery.
• Support month-end close with site management to ensure accurate financial statements.

Skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

1 year related experience

2 years related experience preferred

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Financial systems

Job description

Purpose Statement

Acts as a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership at a manufacturing site and drives financial performance improvement. Responsible for a variety of financial activities, including sales and margin forecasting, analysis of customer profitability, key balance sheet metrics and financial risk avoidance. The key job responsibilities remain consistent across all financial analyst job levels with higher levels characterized by increasing levels of customers, customer complexity and customer scope.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports providing clear communication and actionable insight on results and performance.
• Use analysis of historical results, quoted margins and projected margins to establish financial goals for the customer account. Proactively manage customer financial results, including margin management, cost recovery and driving customer profitability. Challenge customer teams to mitigate risks and realize opportunities.
• Lead the customer forecast process. Prepare accurate monthly customer sales and margin forecasts and weekly updates.
• Possess a thorough understanding of customer contracts and pricing models in place for assigned customers. Lead risk mitigation and cost recovery initiatives for the customer, and help ensure pricing models are properly implemented, executed and managed appropriately.
• Follow the financial month-end close processes; work with corporate accounting, site management and supporting teams to ensure site- and customer-level financial results are correctly stated in accordance with corporate procedures and that we meet all audit and control requirements.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associates Degree is required; a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration is preferred.
• 1 year of related experience is required; 2 years of related experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel is required, familiarity with Google Sheets is preferred.
• Experience with or expertise in financial systems is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills are essential.

Physical Requirements

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements

• N/A