Sr Analyst- Manufacturing Finance MYS

First SolarMalaysia, Malaysia

3 days ago

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Sr Analyst – Manufacturing Finance (Malaysia)

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Job Description

Job Status : Basic Job Functions.

Sr Analyst of Manufacturing Finance provides financial and process support at site level and globally, collaborates with functional teams, and provides analytical insight to support operational objectives. The role contributes to short term financial planning, ad hoc financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, management and KPI reporting. The role requires effective business partnering on initiatives while supporting an accurate and reliable monthly close.

Experience

Demonstrated experience working for a manufacturing company and / or a public accounting firm.
Industry experience with renewable energy and / or technology, preferred.
Demonstrated history of ability to manage tasks in a fast paced and high growth environment.
Ability to make recommendations for process improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance related field, required.

Required Skills / Competencies

Ability to perform analysis by assimilating multiple sources of information.

Possess an in-depth understanding of concepts and principles within own discipline.

Solid oral and written communication.

Solid numerical proficiency, organizational, problem‑solving skills and use of logic.

Ability to operate effectively within a global multi‑cultural organization and collaborate cross functionally.

Efficient at performing analysis and spotting errors.

A strong working knowledge of inventory accounting and hands on experience performing inventory close related activities.

Familiarity with enterprise resource management and finance systems; and

Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Experience in ERP systems (Oracle) preferred.

Essential Responsibilities

Contributes to the success of manufacturing site by providing analysis and insights on the financial performance of the business.

Analyze actual and manage forecast for site and global freight timely & accurately and summarize for management review.

Analyze the variances of monthly business performance and support the key business stakeholders on an action plan to achieve positive changes to the operational metric.

Work with business partner and accounting to communicate potential opportunities and analyses to further drive business results.

Support the Company’s ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.

The ability to work collaboratively with external auditors to support quarterly reviews, annual audits, and timely resolution of accounting or Sarbanes‑Oxley (404) issues.

Collaborate with IT and other functional leaders to support the implementation of business processes, systems, reporting, and process enhancements.

Ensure compliance with Quality, Environment, Health and Safety and Responsible Business Alliance policies and procedures that is enforced within the organization.

Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships

Manager – Manufacturing Finance or Supervisor – Manufacturing Finance

Travel

U.S. and international travel of typically not to exceed 10% of time, required.

Physical Requirements

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face‑to‑face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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