Strategic FP&A Manager - Manufacturing P&L & Growth

Celestica; Kulai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Malaysia seeks a senior finance professional to lead FP&A, cost management and forecasting for manufacturing operations. You will own site and customer P&L, drive cost productivity, and coordinate intercompany transfers, with governance over end-of-period closings and reporting.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in finance, manufacturing experience, and strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills. Experience with SAP and MNC settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related fields.
• 10+ years of relevant experience inclusive of 3 years as People manager
• Must have worked in a manufacturing environment & must have experience handling inventory
• Must have MNC experience
• Good understanding of integrated business applications ie SAP
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of financial forecast, costing and managerial Accounting
• Broad knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment and processes is good to have but not a must have
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Work proactively and provide recommendations
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Significant skills required in multi-tasking and time management
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees
• MIA membership/ CPA is a plus

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, forecasting monthly/quarterly/annual.
• Site/customer-level financial management, bridging and deep dive analysis.
• Ownership for Customer P&L and financial profitability; lead P&L reviews with business and operations teams.
• Partner with business/operations to drive cost productivity and profitable growth.
• Manage cost productivity projects reviews and saving validation; direct operations on project focus.
• Coordinate with intercompany sites on business transfers.
• Quotation and repricing reviews, financial modeling and scenario simulations.
• Oversee month/quarter/year end closing, costing and reporting; drive process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Time management

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Celestica in Malaysia seeks a senior finance professional to lead FP&A, cost management and forecasting for manufacturing operations. You will own site and customer P&L, drive cost productivity, and coordinate intercompany transfers, with governance over end-of-period closings and reporting.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in finance, manufacturing experience, and strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills. Experience with SAP and MNC settings is preferred.