Financial Planning & Analysis (Johor)

An exciting Financial Planning & Analysis job has become available at an MNC Manufacturing company based in Johor.

A leading multinational manufacturing organisation is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join their team in Johor Bahru. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in supporting business decisions, driving cost productivity improvements, and ensuring profitable growth within a global environment. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to delivering solutions for complex challenges across multiple markets, offering expertise at every stage of product development. You will benefit from flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training that supports your professional growth. If you are looking for a role where your analytical skills and financial acumen will be valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact through collaboration with business and operations teams, this position offers the perfect platform.

• Join a globally recognised manufacturing organisation with extensive operations and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions across diverse markets.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and continuous training designed to support your career progression and personal development.
• Work closely with supportive leadership and knowledgeable colleagues in an inclusive environment that values teamwork, dependability, and shared success.

What you'll do:

As the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager based in Johor Bahru, you will be entrusted with comprehensive responsibility for all aspects of financial planning, analysis, reporting, and process improvement within the site. Your day-to-day activities will involve close collaboration with business partners across departments to ensure robust budgeting practices are maintained. You will lead efforts in analysing financial performance at both site and customer levels, providing valuable insights that inform operational strategies. By managing Customer P&L reviews alongside business leaders, you will help shape profitability outcomes while nurturing cost productivity initiatives. Your role extends to overseeing critical accounting functions including inventory management, revenue recognition under IFRS 15 standards, warranty tracking, and compliance with other relevant accounting guidelines. You will also be responsible for validating savings from cost productivity projects, coordinating intercompany transfers smoothly, reviewing quotations for accuracy in pricing models, managing timely closings at month-end or quarter-end intervals, reconciling balance sheets regularly, tracking costs weekly for optimal resource allocation, ensuring transparent communication between corporate FP&A teams regionally—and ultimately driving process simplification through innovative thinking. Success in this role requires not only technical expertise but also a collaborative approach that fosters trust among stakeholders.

• You will take ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting as well as forecasting processes to ensure accurate financial planning across the site.
• You will conduct detailed site and customer-level financial bridging alongside deep dive analysis to provide actionable insights for business improvement.
• Your responsibilities include managing Customer Profit & Loss statements and leading monthly reviews with both business and operations teams to drive profitability.
• You will act as a finance business partner, collaborating with business and operations teams to nurture cost productivity improvements and foster profitable growth.
• You will review cost productivity projects, validate savings, and coordinate with intercompany sites on business transfers to ensure seamless transitions.
• You will perform quotation and repricing reviews while developing financial models and simulating scenarios to support strategic decision-making.
• You will manage timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities including costing and reporting requirements.
• You will oversee critical accounting processes such as inventory management, costing, IFRS 15 revenue recognition, warranty management, and adherence to other accounting standards.
• You will perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and reviews to maintain financial integrity.
• You will track costs weekly, proactively coordinate with corporate and regional FP&A teams for data transparency, and drive process simplification through innovation.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager position brings proven experience gained over seven to ten years within manufacturing environments—preferably those operating on a multinational scale. Your background includes hands-on involvement in budgeting cycles, forecasting exercises, cost analysis projects, P&L management reviews with cross-functional teams, inventory oversight under international accounting standards like IFRS 15 revenue recognition protocols—and more. You possess advanced analytical capabilities that empower you to interpret complex data sets while negotiating solutions collaboratively among stakeholders. Your interpersonal skills are finely tuned: you communicate clearly whether presenting findings or engaging in discussions about process improvements. You thrive when multitasking across simultaneous priorities thanks to your dependable time management strategies. Your educational foundation includes a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or related discipline), complemented by practical exposure to SAP systems if possible.

• In-depth knowledge of financial forecasting techniques combined with strong managerial accounting experience is essential for this role.
• Broad understanding of manufacturing environments including familiarity with production processes is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in integrated business applications such as SAP is considered advantageous for effective performance.
• Excellent analytical skills paired with negotiation abilities enable you to resolve problems efficiently while supporting organisational goals.
• Proactive work habits allow you to provide thoughtful recommendations that enhance business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—are required to interact effectively with internal teams as well as external customers.
• Significant multi-tasking capabilities coupled with time management skills ensure deadlines are consistently met without compromising quality.
• Ability to communicate clearly across diverse audiences helps build dependable relationships throughout the organisation.
• Fluency in spoken English is mandatory given the multinational nature of the environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related fields is required; experience in manufacturing settings is essential; exposure to multinational cultures is important; SAP proficiency is a plus.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader in manufacturing due to its unwavering commitment to delivering tailored solutions that address complex challenges across multiple industries. Employees benefit from an inclusive culture where teamwork is celebrated—ensuring everyone feels connected through shared goals. Supportive leadership encourages professional development via ongoing training opportunities so you can continually expand your skill set while advancing your career trajectory. Flexible working arrangements accommodate individual needs without sacrificing productivity or engagement; generous pension contributions reflect the company’s dedication to long-term employee wellbeing. The workplace environment fosters collaboration among knowledgeable colleagues who value dependability just as much as innovation—making it an ideal setting for those who seek both stability and growth within their professional journey.

What's next:

If you are ready to bring your expertise in financial planning and analysis into a collaborative global environment where your contributions truly matter—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C