Financial Specialist

Celestica Inc.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is seeking a Financial Analysis Specialist in Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia. You will lead month-end close, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and drive data-driven insights for operations.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing finance, strong SAP experience, and proficiency in Power BI and advanced Excel. You will manage Capex lifecycle, ensure tax compliance, and support audits, while partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant finance experience in manufacturing environments.
• Solid balance sheet reviews, internal audit/control, and tax management experience.
• Capex lifecycle management including ROI analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end closing and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee Capex budgeting, tracking, and asset verification.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and strengthen internal controls.
• Manage local tax compliance and incentive reporting.
• Partner with operations to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Leverage SAP and other ERP tools to automate processes and improve data accuracy.

Skills

Financial analysis

Balance sheet

Capex management

SAP

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/ACCA preferred

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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Date: Aug 7, 2026

08 - Financial Analysis Specialist
Req ID: 137970
Remote Position: No
Hiring Manager: Harvey Zhou
Band: 08
Region: Asia
Country: Malaysia
State/Province: Kedah
City: Kulim

General Overview

Functional Area: FIN - Finance
Career Stream: DEC - Decision Support
Role: Specialist
SAP Short Name: SPE
Job Title: Financial Analysis Specialist
Job Code: SPE-FIN-ANAL
Job Level: Band 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Balance Sheet Integrity:Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Conduct rigorous balance sheet reconciliations and variance analyses to maintain total data transparency.
• Capex Management:Oversee the capital expenditure lifecycle—from budget planning and ROI analysis to tracking, asset verification, and reporting. Ensure all Capex projects align with corporate governance and site operational requirements.
• Internal Audit & Compliance:Serve as a key contact for internal and external audits. Drive adherence to SOX/Internal Control requirements and actively improve processes to strengthen the internal control environment.
• Tax Management:Manage local tax compliance, including tax filings, deferred tax calculations, and coordination with tax agents. Provide operational support for tax incentive reporting (e.g., MIDA requirements where applicable).
• Business Partnering & Communication:Act as a strategic advisor to operations and cross-functional teams. Translate financial data into actionable insights and influence decision-making through clear, professional communication.
• Systems & Process Improvement:Leverage SAP and other ERP systems to automate accounting processes, simplify workflows, and improve data accuracy.

What We Are Looking For (The "Must-Haves"):

• Experience:5+ years of relevant finance experience, with a mandatory background in manufacturing environments and familiarity with Multi-National Corporation (MNC) cultures.
• Technical Financial Expertise:Solid, hands‑on experience in Balance Sheet reviews, Internal Audit/Control, and Tax management.
• Capex Proficiency:Demonstrated experience in managing the full Capex lifecycle, including rigorous ROI analysis.
• Systems Proficiency:Proficiency in SAP is essential. Experience with other ERP systems, BI tools (e.g., Power BI), and Advanced Excel is highly valued.
• Soft Skills:Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.
• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) are strongly preferred.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer‑centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after‑market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next‑generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

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