Manager Controlling

AT&S AUSTRIA TECHNOLOGIE & SYSTEMTECHNIK (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Kedah; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AT&S AUSTRIA TECHNOLOGIE & SYSTEMTECHNIK (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. is seeking a senior finance professional to act as a strategic business partner, delivering insightful financial analysis, performance monitoring, and decision support to drive profitability and sustainable growth.

You will prepare BU monthly analyses, lead budgeting and 18-month planning, and support management with board-ready presentations. Strong FP&A and cross-functional collaboration are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA are an added advantage.
• 8–10 years of FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering experience in manufacturing/multinational settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare BU monthly financial analysis reports to identify deviations by root-cause analysis.
• Drive BU annual budget & 18-month RFC planning aligning targets with group strategy.
• Compile board-level decks consolidating BU and plant performance data for reviews.
• Analyze Opex and Capex at plant level to control project total cost vs. budget.
• Provide unbiased financial analysis on KPIs to uncover cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

FP&A

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

This role acts as a strategic business partner, providing insightful financial analysis, performance monitoring, and decision support to management to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and sustainable business growth.

Key responsibilities

Prepare BU monthly financial analysis reports in order to identify business deviation by deep diving into the root cause of operating results

Drive BU level annual budget & 18 month RFC planning, in order to align business target with group strategy by coordinating cross functional & plant stakeholders

Compile board level presentation decks in order to secure monthly financial review & planning approval by consolidating BU and plant performance data

Conduct plant level project analysis & tracking on Opex and Capex spending in order to control project total cost by monitoring actual vs. budget variance

Deliver unbiased & independent business analysis on operational KPIs in order to capture cost saving potentials by reviewing plant operating performance

Provide financial reporting & planning support for project owners in order to smooth project initiation & execution by giving professional financial advice

Establish regular communication mechanism among BU, Plant and Group functions in order to ensure consistent understanding on financial topics by aligning key financial information

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline

Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent are an added advantage

Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in financial controlling, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering within a manufacturing or multinational environment

Strong knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost controlling

Proven experience in managing Business Unit (BU) profitability analysis, operational expenditure (Opex), capital expenditure (Capex), and financial performance monitoring

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights

Experience in driving annual budget planning, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning processes

Ability to provide independent financial analysis and value-added decision support to senior management and key stakeholders

Strong business acumen with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including experience preparing management and board-level reports

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• What's the highest level of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification that you have completed?
• Have you completed a professional qualification in accounting?

Machinery & Automation 1,001-5,000 employees

AT&S is a globally leading manufacturer of high-end printed circuit boards and IC substrates. AT&S industrialises leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive, Industrial and Medical. AT&S has its headquarters in Austria and global presence with production sites in Austria (Leoben, Fehring) and plants in India (Nanjangud), China (Shanghai, Chongqing) and Korea (Ansan near Seoul). A new high-end production site for IC substrates is currently being established in Kulim, Malaysia. In Leoben, a European competence centre including series production is being built. The company employs roughly 15,000 people. For further information please visit www.ats.net

AT&S is a globally leading manufacturer of high-end printed circuit boards and IC substrates. AT&S industrialises leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive, Industrial and Medical. AT&S has its headquarters in Austria and global presence with production sites in Austria (Leoben, Fehring) and plants in India (Nanjangud), China (Shanghai, Chongqing) and Korea (Ansan near Seoul). A new high-end production site for IC substrates is currently being established in Kulim, Malaysia. In Leoben, a European competence centre including series production is being built. The company employs roughly 15,000 people. For further information please visit www.ats.net