Assistant FP&A Manager

About the Company:
MNC based in Penang Mainland

Role Summary:
Responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis while acting as a strategic partner to Business Units and regional teams. Provides insights to management, oversees CAPEX/OPEX control, and supports new projects with advanced financial modelling and process innovation

Job Responsibilities:
-Lead preparation and management of annual budget and monthly rolling forecasts
-Analyse financial data and performance metrics by strategic customer to deliver insights
-Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analysis by Business Unit
-Monitor monthly sales forecasts vs actuals, investigate and resolve variances
-Coordinate with regional controlling and site accounting teams for consolidated analysis
-Oversee CAPEX review and approval process to align with corporate investment strategies
-Monitor and analyse OPEX to ensure budget alignment and recommend efficiency improvements
-Provide financial analysis for new Business Unit setups and transfer projects
-Drive continuous improvement in reporting through automation and data tool optimization
-Execute special projects and ad‑hoc assignments as directed by superior

Job requirements
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Finance + Business preferred)
-Minimum 5 years progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and controlling
-Proficiency in Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini) for data interpretation; ML basics a plus
-Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for complex modelling and reporting
-Experience with SAP and Power BI strongly preferred
-Strong knowledge of manufacturing costing methodologies desirable
-Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
-Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

For more information, you may reach out to Charmaine at her email at [Confidential Information] or WhatsApp her at +6017 4622500

About our company:
PeopleLAKE is a full-service HR solution company providing Recruitment, HR Outsourcing, and Corporate Training. eLawyer Recruitment is part of PeopleLAKE Group. Visit us on https://peoplelake.asia/ follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/peoplelakegroup/ to get updates on latest job opportunities or for legal jobs visit on https://elawyer.com.my/ and follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/agensi-pekerjaan-els-sdn-bhd/