Senior Finance Analyst

AMD; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

AMD in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to join Business Analytics, Planning & Reporting (BAPR). You will deliver actionable insights, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive reporting that informs strategic decisions across the Finance organization.

You'll oversee month-end processes, budgeting cycles, and KPI tracking while supporting senior leadership with clear, data-driven recommendations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership with strong teamwork and accountability.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with ownership.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Independent, detailed, analytical with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and analysis of financial reporting packages for corporate and execs.
• Perform month-end close, variance analysis, accruals and reclassifications.
• Drive annual budget and quarterly forecasts with analytical support.
• Coordinate recurring close and reporting activities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with leadership on project monitoring and action-item follow-up.
• Identify process improvements to enhance controls and data quality.
• Lead KPI tracking and performance measurement to support objectives.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, governance standards, and audit requirements.
• Provide mentoring to junior analysts and build team capability.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Prioritization

Stakeholder management

Independent thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

SAP

Power Query

RPA/AI-enabled finance tools

Job description

Locations: Penang, Malaysia

Categories: Accounting/Finance

Req ID: 92040

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

Are you a driven finance professional eager to make a significant impact? We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Finance Analyst to join our dynamic team in Business Analytics, Planning & Reporting (BAPR). As a Senior Finance Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in delivering actionable financial insights that guide strategic decision-making across the Finance organization. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to analyze financial data and provide in-depth reporting that drives business outcomes.

This role offers incredible potential for growth and advancement. You'll develop your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. If you’re passionate about finance, data-driven decision-making, and making a real difference, we want to hear from you!

THE PERSON:

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a strong sense of teamwork and accountability.
• Proactive, positive, and solution‑oriented mindset with a high level of ownership.
• Strong communication and business writing skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to senior audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, challenge assumptions, and provide sound recommendations in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable interacting with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Highly independent, detail‑oriented, and analytical, with minimal supervision required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the preparation and analysis of financial reporting packages, including corporate and executive‑level reporting, ad‑hoc analysis, and insights.
• Perform month end close, expenses variance analysis of actual results versus forecast, expense review and accruals/reclassification and support accounting treatment.
• Drive annual budget and quarterly forecast cycles, providing analytical support and recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate and oversee recurring close and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
• Partner with leadership in project management by monitoring project timeline and liaising with business partner to follow‑up timely on action items till closure. Efficiently collaborate meetings/projects and keep track on all updates.
• Proactively identify, challenge, and improve existing processes to enhance efficiency, controls, and data quality.
• Lead KPI and metrics tracking, analysis, and performance measurement to support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with operational controls, audit requirements, SOX, regulatory, statutory, and other governance standards.
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior analysts, supporting team capability development.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Solid experience in finance reporting, analytics, and business partnering environments.
• Expert/Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience connecting or dealing with multiple data sources using Excel, Power BI, SQL or other tools.
• Hands‑on experience in budgeting, forecasting and new report or dashboard development are added advantage.
• SAP, Macro, Power Query, RPA & AI‑enabled finance solutions is a strong advantage.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting / Finance or professional qualification.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.