FP&A Manager

Celestica Inc.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global design and manufacturing leader in Malaysia is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis for its plant operations. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and delivering insights on financial performance. The ideal candidate will bring 5–8+ years of experience, along with strong understanding of cost accounting and operational KPIs. This position requires a proactive finance leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and can influence decision-making across functions.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of FP&A or operational finance experience, preferably in manufacturing or plant operations.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, production finance, and operational KPIs.
• Proactive, hands-on, and confident in navigating ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Malaysia plant’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Deliver clear, data-driven insights on financial performance.
• Build robust financial models to support operational decisions.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Operational KPIs

Communication

Decision support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

Advanced degree or certification (CPA, CMA, MBA)

Tools

SAP

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Date: Mar 28, 2026

Summary

Celestica is a global leader in design, manufacturing, and supply‑chain solutions, partnering with some of the world’s most innovative companies across communications, enterprise, industrial, and aerospace sectors. With a strong commitment to quality, agility, and operational excellence, Celestica helps customers bring complex products to market quickly and reliably. Celestica Malaysia extends this global capability by delivering advanced engineering, manufacturing, and hardware platform solutions tailored to the needs of the global market. Together, Celestica and Celestica Malaysia offer a powerful combination of global scale and local expertise, providing end‑to‑end support throughout the entire product lifecycle. Celestica Malaysia currently has 2 plants – CMY1 & CMY2.

About the Role

We are seeking a sharp, passionate, and business‑savvy FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis for our growing Malaysia plant operation. This is a high‑impact role for a driven finance leader who thrives in fast‑evolving environments and enjoys being deeply embedded in the business. You will act as a strategic partner to plant leadership, driving performance management, shaping financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and enabling strong decision making as the site continues to expand.

The ideal candidate is proactive, hands‑on, and confident in navigating ambiguity, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to influence outcomes across functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Malaysia plant’s budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes.
• Deliver clear, data‑driven insights on financial performance, variances, profitability, and cost trends.
• Build robust financial models to support operational decisions and growth initiatives.

Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary finance partner to plant leadership, operations, supply chain, and procurement teams.
• Translate financial data into actionable recommendations to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Influence decision‑making through strong financial perspective, clear communication, and commercial understanding.

Operational & Plant Finance

• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, production variances, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Work closely with operations teams to optimize resource utilization, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support capital investment analysis, capacity planning, make‑versus‑buy decisions, and automation projects.
• Oversee Customer P&L’s and drive profitable growth.

Ownership & Decision Support

• Take ownership of plant financial performance and ensure alignment with regional and global objectives.
• Provide real‑time financial guidance during key business discussions, trade‑offs, and scenario planning.
• Anticipate risks and opportunities, proposing solutions before issues arise.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to global finance policies and internal controls, as may be relevant in FP&A.
• Support internal/external audits and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.

Process Improvement

• Lead initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and financial transparency.
• Implement best practices and scalable processes to support ongoing plant growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; advanced degree or certification (CPA, CMA, MBA) is a plus.
• 5–8+ years of FP&A or operational finance experience, preferably in manufacturing or plant operations.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, production finance, and operational KPIs.

Other Requirements:

• Must have worked in a manufacturing set up.
• Must have worked in an MNC environment.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Experience with SAP & financial reporting tools.