Senior Financial Specialist

Capture Consulting Malaysia; Perak; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capture Consulting Malaysia is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the financial management and performance analysis of a manufacturing plant. You will work with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver accurate financial information and insights for informed decisions.

Responsibilities include monthly reports, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and month-end closing, with a focus on improving plant profitability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, management accounting, FP&A, or related role.
• Manufacturing or plant finance experience preferred.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and analysis for the manufacturing plant.
• Monitor and analyse plant performance, including variances vs. budget and forecast.
• Analyse costs: material, labour, overheads, and other drivers.
• Prepare management reports and insights on financial and operational performance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with operations and functional teams to understand cost movements and improvements.
• Monitor KPIs and highlight variances or trends.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with validated assumptions.
• Assist cost control, productivity analysis, and profitability initiatives.
• Ensure data accuracy and alignment with policies and accounting standards.
• Support audits by providing relevant financial information and documentation.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Excel

ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics)

Job description

The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial management and performance analysis of a manufacturing plant. The role works closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to provide accurate financial information, analyse plant performance, and support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and financial analysis for the manufacturing plant.
• Monitor and analyse plant financial performance, including actuals versus budget, forecast, and prior-period results.
• Analyse manufacturing costs, production variances, material costs, labour costs, overheads, and other key cost drivers.
• Prepare management reports and provide insights on financial and operational performance.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Partner with plant operations and functional teams to understand cost movements and identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor key financial and operational KPIs and highlight significant variances or trends.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including gathering and validating operational assumptions.
• Assist with cost control, productivity analysis, and initiatives aimed at improving plant profitability and efficiency.
• Ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and aligned with company policies and accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant financial information and documentation.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and reports as required by Finance and plant management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, management accounting, cost accounting, FP&A, or a related finance role.
• Manufacturing or plant finance experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, and financial reporting.

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of financial and management accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar is an advantage.
• Familiarity with manufacturing costs, standard costing, inventory, variance analysis, and cost control is preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with a good understanding of business operations.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Team-oriented and willing to work closely with both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.