Senior Financial Analyst - Global Operations FP&A

AMD; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

AMD is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join Global Operations Finance in Penang, Malaysia. You will lead FP&A for manufacturing, inventory, and CapEx, build models, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive performance and ensure robust financial planning.

The role requires 5 years of finance experience in manufacturing or operations finance, SAP ERP, advanced Excel, Power BI, and a proven ability to translate complex data into clear insights for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and financial planning or reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• 5 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in manufacturing, operations finance, supply chain finance, or FP&A.

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.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data analytics

SAP ERP

Cross-functional

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Snowflake

Automation tools

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology 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 AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat 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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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.