Strategic Finance Analyst – Global Ops & Manufacturing

AMD

Penang

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

11 days ago

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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.