Finance & Costing Analyst

About our client Our client is a globally recognized, publicly listed leader in designing and manufacturing essential power solutions for the industrial technology, healthcare, and semiconductor sectors. With a rapidly growing operational footprint across Europe, North America, and Asia, they offer a highly collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Joining their team means becoming part of a high-performing, diverse organization dedicated to empowering its people and delivering the ultimate experience for its global customer base.

Job Summary We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Finance & Costing Analyst to join a premier manufacturing facility based in Perak. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this vital role will serve as a key financial business partner, interacting daily with plant leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, product costing, and detailed financial analysis. The ideal candidate will leverage their manufacturing finance expertise to ensure operational efficiency, accurate reporting, and strong cost control within a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Drive the monthly and quarterly financial rolling forecasts, analyzing CAPEX/OPEX spending and updating corporate reporting systems (e.g., COGNOS) to meet global FP&A schedules.
  

• Financial Analysis & Control: Track detailed operational expenses and key performance indicators (such as direct labor rates and overtime), perform variance analysis against budgets, and reconcile headcount forecasts.
  

• Product Costing: Conduct mass product costing runs and handle all costing requests for New Product Development and Introduction (NPD/NPI) by collaborating closely with R&D, engineering, and sourcing teams.
  

• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory provisions and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to mitigate the risks of excess and obsolete stock, ensuring high accuracy in SAP material master data.
  

• Month-End Closing: Execute month-end financial activities, including reconciling shipment values to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), processing Work-in-Progress (WIP) settlements, analyzing GL accounts, and preparing OPEX accruals.
  

• Continuous Improvement: Perform ad-hoc P&L simulations and support management with financial governance and process improvement initiatives.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
  

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an audit firm, or at least 4 years of finance/costing experience within the manufacturing industry.
  

• Location: Candidates must be based in Perak (or willing to relocate locally), as this role requires sustainable, day-to-day on-site interaction with plant leaders.
  

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for financial modeling and analysis.
  

• Hands-on experience using SAP or similar ERP systems within a manufacturing or operations context.
  

• Fluency in English (both written and verbal) with strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
  

• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI and Power Query is a strong advantage.
  

• A proactive, open-minded professional who can prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver highly accurate results.