Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Lear Corporation; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Most Admired 2024

Opportunities in Malaysia

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology leader, is seeking a high-caliber FP&A/Reporting professional for its Malaysia team. The role focuses on monthly Actual, Forecast and Budget reporting, ensuring data accuracy, and aligning submissions with global standards.

Strong Excel and Hyperion skills, plus ACCA/CPA, are highly valued. The position offers opportunities to optimize reporting processes and collaborate with regional teams across Asia in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Accounting or Business degree; ACCA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in financial planning, reporting and analysis.
• Cost accounting or controllership in manufacturing is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Hyperion system knowledge preferred.
• Regional language fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly Actual, Forecast and Budget reporting activities, including preparation, review and submission of required reporting information.
• Review Actual and Forecast submissions for completeness, accuracy and consistency, and follow up on discrepancies identified during reporting cycles.
• Support GVD reporting activities by reviewing volume submissions, validating forecast assumptions and ensuring reporting data is aligned prior to final forecast submission.
• Support CapEx and PSR reporting processes by validating reported information, monitoring reporting updates and ensuring changes are accurately reflected during planning and reporting cycles.
• Perform quarterly OIP reviews to ensure submissions are reported in the appropriate section, validate alignment between LearPro and HFM, and follow up with relevant teams on required updates.
• Review PPR submissions and ensure updates and reporting changes are accurately maintained and reflected in reporting systems.
• Review and maintain E-Rest reporting information during Actual and Forecast cycles to ensure reporting accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate reporting exceptions, perform data validation checks and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Track reporting deliverables, monitor completion status and proactively follow up on pending submissions to support timely reporting completion.
• Support enhancement of reporting controls, standard operating procedures and process improvements to strengthen reporting quality and efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Hyperion

ACCA/CPA

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Accounting or Business degree

ACCA or CPA

Tools

Hyperion

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 39 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #189 on the Fortune 500.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly Actual, Forecast and Budget reporting activities, including preparation, review and submission of required reporting information.
• Review Actual and Forecast submissions for completeness, accuracy and consistency, and follow up on discrepancies identified during reporting cycles.
• Support GVD reporting activities by reviewing volume submissions, validating forecast assumptions and ensuring reporting data is aligned prior to final forecast submission.
• Support CapEx and PSR reporting processes by validating reported information, monitoring reporting updates and ensuring changes are accurately reflected during planning and reporting cycles.
• Perform quarterly OIP reviews to ensure submissions are reported in the appropriate section, validate alignment between LearPro and HFM, and follow up with relevant teams on required updates.
• Review PPR submissions and ensure updates and reporting changes are accurately maintained and reflected in reporting systems.
• Review and maintain E-Rest reporting information during Actual and Forecast cycles to ensure reporting accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate reporting exceptions, perform data validation checks and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Track reporting deliverables, monitor completion status and proactively follow up on pending submissions to support timely reporting completion.
• Support enhancement of reporting controls, standard operating procedures and process improvements to strengthen reporting quality and efficiency.

Key Requirements:

• Accounting or Business degree (or equivalent), ACCA or CPA
• Minimum 3 years experience in a financial planning, reporting and analysis role (ideally familiar with a regional focus in Asia in an international MNC)
• Cost accounting or controllership within a manufacturing environment will be well regarded/preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated process improvement skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office suite of software packages
• Hyperion system knowledge preferred
• Regional language fluency well regarded
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Advantages Of Working at Lear

• Join the growing team at one of Fortune 500 magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2024.
• Be on the front end of multiple initiatives in Malaysia and building talents.
• Enjoy an inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.