Financial Analyst 3

Lam Research; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Financial Analyst to influence business decisions through data interpretation, modeling, and financial outlook expertise. The role reports to the Global Finance Group and involves high-visibility collaboration with internal partners across functions.

You will drive OPEX and CAPEX forecasting, budget management, and closing activities, while delivering timely analyses and dashboards to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree or equivalent certification with 3+ years’ experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, dashboards, and data visualization.
• Attention to details and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end forecast for OPEX and CAPEX and manage budgets across functions.
• Perform closing activities, journals, accruals, reclassifications, and variance analyses.
• Deliver data-driven analysis and dashboards to support management decisions.
• Collaborate with Region Finance and cross-functional teams to ensure financial transparency.

Skills

Excel

Dashboards

Data visualization

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA / CPA / CFA / CA / CMA

Tools

Workday-Adaptive

SAP

Business Objects

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of The Global Finance Group drives financial strategies based on expert understanding of Lam's breakthrough technologies, the semiconductor market, and the global business environment. They manage our company's financials and relationships with our investor community to ensure we have the strong financial foundation to fuel innovation and growth.

The impact you’ll make

At Lam, as a Financial Analyst, you will be a trusted advisor to the business and influence sound business decisions based on your expertise in interpreting data, performing analysis, modeling, and understanding financial outlook. You’re in a high visibility role working with internal business partners at all levels and across functions, on challenging and rewarding projects that help shape Lam's financial strategies and decisions for the future.

What You’ll Do

OPEX & CAPEX Forecasting and Budget Management

• Own the end-to-end process of forecasting, reviewing, and managing all Operating Expenses (OPEX) and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX)
• Actively participate in all forecasting cycles, providing financial insights and driving planning accuracy
• Use planning tool, Workday-Adaptive to manage forecasting workflows, improve data integrity, and deliver timely, strategic financial plans
• Collect and validate budget inputs from all functions across the company, working closely with budget owners to ensure efficient control

Finance Closing, Reporting, Analysis & Decision Support

• Prepare and record Operating Expense journal entries in accordance with company accounting policies and requirements
• Perform closing activities related to operating expenses, including accruals, prepaid expenses, reclassifications, and other adjustments
• Analyze expense reports, identify trends, and investigate variances from budget
• Deliver accurate and timely data-driven analysis to support the manager and management in strategic and operational decision-making
• Prepare regular financial reports and dashboards to stakeholders
• Identify and implement improvements in forecasting workflows, budget planning cycles, and financial reporting processes
• Work closely with Region Finance and Spares Program/ Operation Team and other business units to ensure financial transparency and alignment

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree or equivalent certification (MBA, CPA, CFA, CA, CMA, or equivalent) with 3+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, dashboards, and data visualization.
• Attention to details and demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain business partner relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload; effective multi-tasking skills are vital.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of US GAAP and India GAAP is a plus.
• Prior experience within technology, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and reporting skills.
• SAP and Business Objects experience is highly desirable or demonstrable strong systems skills.
• Experience in business intelligence (BI) technologies, tools, and concepts.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse, cross-functional, and international teams including occasional flexible schedules to accommodate time zones.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On‑site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On‑site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.