Senior Financial Analyst (Costing & Financial Planning)

ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Penang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Penang is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include managing manufacturing PNL, supporting budget forecasts, and working closely with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 5-7 years of financial experience, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and be fluent in English and Malay. This role offers multiple benefits, including a comprehensive health plan and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of working experience in financial accounting.
• Experience in a high tech or global company is preferred.
• Fluent in English and Malay.

Responsibilities

• Support on manufacturing PNL and budget monitoring.
• Assist in financial justification for proposed capex.
• Work with various teams on inventory management and costs optimisation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Advanced Energy is a leading global company specializing in the design and production of advanced power conversion, measurement, and control solutions for mission-critical applications. Its facility in Malaysia produces precision power supplies and generators for top semiconductor and industrial manufacturers worldwide. This plant aligns with Malaysia’s strategic objectives to become a hub for energy and semiconductor manufacturing, attracting significant investments.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the Costing/Financial Planning of our Malaysia operations and report into the Senior Manager, Finance in Malaysia Plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support on manufacturing PNL and monitor variance, including weekly tracker.
• Support on operations budget and quarterly financial forecast.
• Support on preparing financial justification on proposed capex in term of key metrics such as cash flows, payback period, NPV and ROI.
• Assist General manager to drive Operation in achieving the target set by Management and also perform scenario analysis to help on decision making. Timely monthly financial reporting and KPI indicators to support Operations.
• Partnering with operations, product groups, planning, Inventory team and logistics on inventory management, planning, procurement, and costs optimisation.
• Accounts reconciliation and analysis and record GL journal entries.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax agent on costing and inventory matters.
• Maintain sound documentation system to support audit requirements.
• Work with the System and Processes team in improving the way of working and redundancy work.
• Responsible for procedures and policies for cost accounting.
• Involve in SAP S4 Hana project.
• Adhere to organisational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies and general duty of care.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the production processes and components, business and other technology including materials.
• Support all financial initiatives to drive growth and compliance from time to time.
• Provide ad‑hoc assistance to improve cost savings or process improvements, or any ad‑hoc duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily works in a fast‑paced office environment and a manufacturing environment which may be noisy and fast paced.
• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, fax machine, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Dynamic and flexible personality and ability to influence and work through a matrix organisation.
• Hands on approach to the role, result oriented, strong work ethics and possess the drive to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Able to work under tight deadlines, unstructured environment and able to handle multiple duties.
• Action orientated, results focused, proactive and highly adaptable.
• Attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Possess an analytical mindset, ability to recognise issues within process while considering functional inter‑dependencies, and propose solutions.
• Proven communications skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong team‑player with experience working in a dynamic organisation and demonstrated ability to build bridges between stakeholders.
• Demonstrate agility and flexibility to manoeuvre ad‑hoc tasks/projects/challenges.
• Ability to utilise Microsoft Office Suite at moderate to high‑level of proficiency.
• Fluency in English & Malay.

SKILLS

• Action orientated, results focused, highly adaptable.
• Attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Strong level of analytical skills, numeracy and strong financial understanding.
• Proven communications skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and ability to meet deadlines.
• Passion for innovation, customer obsession, drive for results.
• Communicative, team oriented, analytical thinker.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 - 7 years of working experiences.
• Previous financial accounting experience in a high tech or global company.
• Prior Experience with an Integrated ERP System – SAP Preferred.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or professional equivalent.

OTHERS

Candidate must be willing to work in Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat.

BENEFITS

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
• Short and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Executive Employee Health Screening package.
• Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays.
• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
• AE Child‑Of‑Employee Scholarship Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.