Senior Manager Finance FP&A

YSQ International Pte Ltd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Malaysia is searching for an experienced finance professional to oversee daily accounting and finance operations. The role involves leading cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting, along with managing product costing processes. Candidates should possess a degree in Accountancy, preferably with a CA qualification, and extensive experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong collaboration with production and supply chain teams is essential to drive efficiency and cost management.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on costing.
• Comfortable challenging cost assumptions and providing financial insights.
• Experience collaborating with supply chain and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and finance activities.
• Lead monthly closing of accounts and submission of cost reports.
• Manage and conduct detailed product costing for profitability analysis.
• Monitor production costs and identify efficiency improvements.
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts related to factory costs.

Skills

Costing analysis

Financial reporting

Budget preparation

Inventory management

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

CA qualification

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

Oversee the HQ Company’s day-to-day accounting and finance activities, focusing on accurate and timely factory and product costing.

Lead the monthly closing of accounts, ensuring the timely preparation and submission of comprehensive cost reports and analysis.

Manage the costing process, including standard costing, variance analysis, and cost allocation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial reporting standards.

Conduct detailed product costing, including bill of materials (BOM), labor, overhead, and other manufacturing costs, to support pricing and profitability analysis.

Monitor and analyze production costs, identifying cost‑saving opportunities and areas for efficiency improvements.

Spearhead and coordinate the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts related to factory and product costs.

Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, policies, and internal controls related to factory and product costing.

Supervise the inventory management function, ensuring accurate cost valuation and reporting.

Collaborate with the production, supply chain, and engineering teams to provide financial insights and support decision‑making processes.

Deep understanding of CapEx and OpEx management in plant operations.

Liaise with auditors, tax agents, legal counsel, bankers, corporate secretaries, and relevant government authorities locally to ensure compliance and address costing‑related financial reporting matters.

Perform any other duties assigned from time to time, with a focus on enhancing factory and product costing processes and outputs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent from a reputable university.
• Preferably with CA qualification.
• More than 5 years of relevant and practical experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on factory and product costing.
• Ability to question and challenge cost assumptions, project rationales, and ROI projections.
• Comfortable with asking “why” and “what if” to uncover inefficiencies or flawed justifications.
• Experience in working with supply chain, operations, and procurement teams to validate forecasts and inventory decisions.

Unlock job insights

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years of taxation experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?
• Have you worked in a role which requires experience with product pricing and costing strategy?
• Have you completed a professional qualification in accounting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this role?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Financial Planning Role?