Planning Budgeting & Control Specialist (PB&C)

AALBORG PortLand Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Cost accounting

Production costing

Inventory management

Advanced Excel

ERP SAP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Planning Budgeting & Control Specialist (PB&C)

To provide accurate and timely financial and management information that supports operational and strategic decision-making in a cement manufacturing and quarrying environment. The role provides financial insight into production costs, operational efficiency, sales performance, and profitability, while supporting effective cost management and business performance improvement.

Key responsibilities

• 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

About you

• 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

Aalborg Portland Malaysia Sdn Bhd is an European owned multinational company and the only white cement manufacturer in Malaysia. We are located in Ipoh, Perak and are part of the Aalborg Portland Group who is the leading producer of white cement in the world.

Being a state-of-the-art white cement plant, Aalborg Portland Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. has implemented an environmental policy. The areas covered are environmental impact, energy, safe working environment, health and safety. The implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) is making Aalborg Portland Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. fully committed to provide excellent quality products and services which consistently meets or exceeds customers' requirement.

Being a foreign multinational company that respect all the laws introduced or enforced in Federal State of Malaysia (including Federal Constitution).

Come and join us, be part of this big family and experience the joy of a part of a succesful international company.

Aalborg Portland Malaysia Sdn Bhd is an European owned multinational company and the only white cement manufacturer in Malaysia. We are located in Ipoh, Perak and are part of the Aalborg Portland Group who is the leading producer of white cement in the world.

Being a state-of-the-art white cement plant, Aalborg Portland Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. has implemented an environmental policy. The areas covered are environmental impact, energy, safe working environment, health and safety. The implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) is making Aalborg Portland Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. fully committed to provide excellent quality products and services which consistently meets or exceeds customers' requirement.

Being a foreign multinational company that respect all the laws introduced or enforced in Federal State of Malaysia (including Federal Constitution).

Come and join us, be part of this big family and experience the joy of a part of a succesful international company.