Manufacturing FP&A & Cost Control Specialist

AALBORG PortLand Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; Presencial; MYR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AALBORG PortLand Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Planning Budgeting & Control Specialist to provide timely financial information that supports operational decisions in our Ipoh cement manufacturing and quarrying operations.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Finance, ACCA/CIMA/CPA, 3–5 years in manufacturing, cost accounting expertise, SAP or similar ERP, and advanced Excel skills to drive FP&A, costing and profitability improvements.

Formación

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent would be an advantage
• Preferably 3-5 years relevant working experience in the manufacturing industry or having external audit experience particularly those with exposure to manufacturing or industrial clients
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, production costing and inventory management
• Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably SAP or equivalent ERP platforms) and with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
• Proactive, accountable and able to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines
• Candidates with external audit experience are encouraged to apply, particularly those with exposure to manufacturing or industrial clients

Responsabilidades

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts by coordinating with relevant functions, analyzing key business assumptions, and ensuring alignment with operational and financial objectives
• Perform manufacturing cost and variance analysis including actual versus standard costs, identify key cost drivers and root causes and highlight areas requiring corrective action
• Support product costing activities, including standard costing, actual costing and cost model analysis
• Support financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, including scenario modelling
• Provide business performance reports and KPIs to support management decision-making
• Support inventory valuation and reconciliation for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
• Assist in capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning and analysis for plant and operational investments
• Perform profitability and margin analysis by product, market/country, customer segment and other relevant business dimensions
• Collaborate closely with production, sales, supply chain and other functional departments to provide financial insights, challenge business assumptions and support operational and profitability improvements
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks requested by reporting manager

Conocimientos

Cost accounting

Production costing

Inventory management

Advanced Excel

ERP SAP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent

Herramientas

SAP ERP

Descripción del empleo

AALBORG PortLand Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Planning Budgeting & Control Specialist to provide timely financial information that supports operational decisions in our Ipoh cement manufacturing and quarrying operations.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Finance, ACCA/CIMA/CPA, 3–5 years in manufacturing, cost accounting expertise, SAP or similar ERP, and advanced Excel skills to drive FP&A, costing and profitability improvements.