Financial Analyst I

Plexus; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Finance Business Partner at our manufacturing site to drive financial leadership, forecast sales and margins, and provide actionable insights on results and performance.

You will lead monthly forecasts, analyze customer profitability, manage risk and cost recovery, and ensure pricing models are properly implemented while maintaining audit readiness.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associates Degree is required; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• 1 year of related experience is required; 2 years preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports with actionable insights.
• Analyze historical results, margins, and forecast plans to set financial goals.
• Lead monthly forecasts for sales and margins and provide weekly updates.
• Understand customer contracts and pricing; lead risk mitigation and cost recovery.
• Support month-end close and ensure audit/compliance readiness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration / teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Associates Degree in Finance/Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Admin

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