Manufacturing Finance Analyst: Costing, Reporting & Controls

Haleon plc.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon plc. in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Finance Analyst – QSC to support Greater China manufacturing site finance activities from PJ Plaza33.

You will assist with month-end close, financial reporting, costing, inventory and intercompany accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations across manufacturing operations. The role requires 2–3 years of R2R experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• University educated (Degree) in Finance, Accountancy, Business, Economics, IT.
• Professional Accountancy Qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• 2–3 years of R2R experience, including month-end close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, financial reporting and commentary, inventory-related accounting, intercompany accounting, and fixed asset activities.
• Basic to good understanding of manufacturing P&L, inventory accounting, cost accounting, intercompany processes, and CAPEX / fixed asset activities.
• Experience in management reporting, financial analysis, month-end closing, or accounting support activities is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close, reporting, and commentary process for manufacturing sites by preparing schedules, reports, and analysis for site P&L, Balance Sheet, inventory movements, and operational KPIs.
• Assist in costing activities, including standard cost setting, cost updates, BOM validation, and preparation of cost estimates for new products or process changes.
• Prepare manufacturing cost and variance analysis, covering material cost, PPV, usage variance, yield loss, overhead absorption, production efficiency, and other key cost drivers, with key findings highlighted for review by senior finance team members.
• Support inventory accounting and intercompany processes, including inventory valuation, stock provisions, transfer pricing, intercompany reconciliations, and intercompany profit elimination.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations related to inventory, manufacturing costs, accruals, and other site-related accounts, and follow up on open items with proper supporting documentation.
• Support forecast cycle activities for manufacturing sites, including preparation of data for submissions.
• Support transactional fixed asset activities, including capitalization, depreciation, impairment review support, asset disposal, asset transfer, asset retirement, and fixed asset master data maintenance.
• Contribute to controls, audit support, process improvements, automation, and business analysis activities, including productivity initiatives, business projects, and ad-hoc finance requests as required.

Skills

R2R experience

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Inventory accounting

Intercompany accounting

Fixed asset activities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Haleon plc. in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Finance Analyst – QSC to support Greater China manufacturing site finance activities from PJ Plaza33.

You will assist with month-end close, financial reporting, costing, inventory and intercompany accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations across manufacturing operations. The role requires 2–3 years of R2R experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive process improvements.