Malaysia Finance Controller - Assembly & Test Operations

NXP Semiconductors; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors Malaysia is seeking a director-level Operations Finance leader responsible for FP&A, internal controls, and policy compliance. You will drive strategic transformation, site expansion, and a centralized analytics function across factories, reporting to the Global A&T Controller.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage a performance-driven finance group, and partner with HR, Manufacturing, and central finance to deliver forecasts, budgets, and cost improvements in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or Management (MBA is a plus).
• Significant professional experience of 5 years in semiconductor manufacturing with senior managerial exposure.
• Excellent business partnering and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Role requires analytical mindset combined with solid communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and SAP (Product Costing & Analysis).
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic and globally complex environment.
• Fluent in English; One of regional languages strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive collaboration across the factory with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to achieve financial results, compliance, and cost improvements.
• Manage team, conduct goal setting and performance appraisal processes, coach talent, and serve as an organizational resource.
• Drive forecast planning and updates (monthly, quarterly, yearly), financial budgets, productivity planning, and performance analysis.
• Drive goal setting and forecast accuracy aligned with corporate strategies including cost savings, productivity, and efficiency improvement.
• Execute transformation projects assigned and AT-wide harmonization processes.
• Partner with Site SCO to align factory demand output, resources, and CAPEX requirements.
• Partner with Site HR to align hiring and headcount with demand output.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement programs.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Analyze data and contribute to strategic planning through insights and trend analysis.
• Collaborate with A&T Central Finance team and global finance teams to define FP&A strategy, standards, and compliance.
• Lead and support as finance partner for strategic expansion Heavy involvement in BE1MES projects for standardization in A&T (CAMSTAR, LOV, EMV, etc.).

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Forecasting & budgeting

Excel

Power BI

SAP (Product Costing & Analysis)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Management

MBA (a plus)

Tools

Power BI

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Role Summary: Responsible for controlling all aspects of operations finance including financial planning & analysis, internal control, and ensuring compliance with NXP accounting policy. In addition, this role includes leading and driving strategic transformation initiatives, strategic site expansion, AT wide harmonization processes, and developing a high-performance, centralized business analytics team across the factories. This role is a director level role reporting directly to Global A&T Controller, and functionally to Factory General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive collaboration across the factory with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to achieve financial results, compliance, and cost improvements.
• Manage team, conduct goal setting and performance appraisal processes, coach talent, and serve as an organizational resource.
• Drive forecast planning and updates (monthly, quarterly, yearly), financial budgets, productivity planning, and performance analysis.
• Drive goal setting and forecast accuracy aligned with corporate strategies including cost savings, productivity, and efficiency improvement.
• Execute transformation projects assigned and AT-wide harmonization processes.
• Partner with Site SCO to align factory demand output, resources, and CAPEX requirements.
• Partner with Site HR to align hiring and headcount with demand output.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement programs.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Analyze data and contribute to strategic planning through insights and trend analysis.
• Collaborate with A&T Central Finance team and global finance teams to define FP&A strategy, standards, and compliance.
• Lead and support as finance partner for strategic expansion Heavy involvement in BE1MES projects for standardization in A&T (CAMSTAR, LOV, EMV, etc.).

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or Management (MBA is a plus).
• Significant professional experience of 5 years in semiconductor manufacturing with senior managerial exposure.
• Excellent business partnering and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Role requires analytical mindset combined with solid communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and SAP (Product Costing & Analysis).
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic and globally complex environment.
• Fluent in English; One of regional languages strong plus.
• Self-starter who exhibits energy and passion.
• This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires the ability to prioritize workload for self and team.
• Ability to up-level messaging and effectively communicate with MT members.

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