Senior Financial Analyst - Global Operations FP&A

AMD; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AMD is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Global Operations Finance (GOQ Finance) team in Penang, Malaysia. You will partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and operations to drive financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, delivering actionable insights for senior leadership.

The role emphasizes advanced financial modeling, ERP/SAP proficiency, and continuous improvement through automation and data analytics in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive finance experience in manufacturing/operations finance or FP&A.
• Strong cost and inventory accounting understanding.
• Experience with ERP systems (prefer SAP) and financial planning/reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial models for forecasts, AOP, and long-range plans for COGS, inventory, and CapEx.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and operations.
• Own intra-quarter forecast and identify risks and opportunities.
• Perform variance analysis and communicate drivers to leadership.
• Analyze inventory and manufacturing costs to improve decision-making.
• Support month-end/quarter-end close and management reporting.
• Prepare executive-level financial summaries and decision-support materials.
• Drive process improvements through automation and analytics.
• Ensure compliance and strong internal controls across functions.
• Lead or participate in financial transformation and systems enhancement projects.
• Support data governance and reporting accuracy via ERP and data platforms.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with senior leaders

Financial planning

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

CPA / ACCA / CMA or equivalent preferred

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Snowflake

Job description

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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

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join AMD's Global Operations Finance (GOQ Finance) team. This role will serve as a key finance business partner supporting global manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, and capital investment activities. The successful candidate will drive financial planning, forecasting, operational analysis, and process improvements while providing actionable insights to support business decisions and optimize financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance financial models supporting quarterly forecasts, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and long-range planning for Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), inventory, and capital expenditures (CapEx).
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and operations stakeholders to provide financial guidance and support strategic initiatives.
• Own intra-quarter forecast and outlook processes, ensuring timely identification of risks, opportunities, and financial impacts.
• Perform comprehensive variance analysis of actual results versus forecast, budget, and prior periods, and communicate key drivers and recommendations to leadership.
• Analyze inventory, manufacturing costs, and operational metrics to improve visibility and support informed business decisions.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including accruals, reclassifications, account reconciliations, financial reviews, and management reporting.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, financial summaries, and decision-support materials for senior leadership reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and leverage automation and analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial compliance, strong internal controls, and adherence to corporate policies.
• Lead or participate in special projects involving financial transformation, systems enhancements, business process improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Support data governance efforts and help improve reporting accuracy through the effective use of ERP systems, reporting tools, and data platforms.

Preferred Experience

• 5 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in manufacturing, operations finance, supply chain finance, or FP&A.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, manufacturing operations, and financial planning processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and financial planning or reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI, Snowflake, data analytics, or automation tools is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with experience interacting with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver results in a fast-paced global environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for process optimization, automation, and operational excellence.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent are preferred.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.