Manufacturing FP&A Analyst for Growth & Automation

AMD; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

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Job summary

AMD in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join Global Operations Finance (GOQ Finance). The role supports financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and operational analysis across manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, and CapEx.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver insights and drive financial performance. Ideal candidates have finance experience, strong analytical skills, knowledge of cost accounting and ERP systems (SAP), and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Finance experience, preferably in manufacturing finance, operations finance, supply chain finance, cost accounting, or FP&A.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.
• Understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, financial planning, and reporting processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI, Snowflake, Power Automate, or other analytics and automation tools is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support quarterly forecasts, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and long-range planning activities for COGS, inventory, and CapEx.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, engineering, and operations teams to provide financial analysis and support business initiatives.
• Manage forecasting and reporting processes, ensuring timely identification of risks, opportunities, and financial impacts.
• Perform variance analysis of actual results versus forecast, budget, and prior periods, and communicate key drivers to management.
• Analyze inventory trends, manufacturing costs, operational metrics, and gross margin drivers to support informed business decisions.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and management reviews.
• Prepare financial reports, presentations, and business summaries for finance leadership and key stakeholders.
• Maintain and enhance financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Drive process improvements through automation and data analytics initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and financial governance requirements.
• Participate in special projects involving financial transformation, system enhancements, reporting improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Support data quality and governance efforts to improve reporting accuracy and consistency across finance processes.

Job description

AMD in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join Global Operations Finance (GOQ Finance). The role supports financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and operational analysis across manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, and CapEx.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver insights and drive financial performance. Ideal candidates have finance experience, strong analytical skills, knowledge of cost accounting and ERP systems (SAP), and advanced Excel.