Financial Analyst

As Financial Analyst, you will be a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team and has primary responsibility for costing functions supporting all Sonoco Consumer plants in Malaysia. You will report to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis based in Singapore.

Your core responsibilities include: -

• Perform product costing and pricing for new product and review costing on existing products from time to time for both RP and Flexible business divisions.
• Provides product and segment analysis including pricing, mix, cost, and other key variables which will help drive profitability for the business
• Involved in month-end and year-end closing process, detail production cost analysis, cost of sales analysis, inventory valuation test, standard cost setting and variance analysis.
• Recommending solutions to reduce expenses, increase revenue, and maximize efficiency.
• Monitoring the implementation of financial plans to support business growth, performing risk assessments, and making adjustment as needed.
• Utilize analytical skills to assist in operational monthly rolling forecast and budgeting process

Education/Academic Background:

• Possess Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent in professional accounting qualification, ie ACCA

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment. Some prior experience in financial accounting or audit will be an advantage.
• Possess hands-on experience in product costing, product pricing and revenue/cost analysis
• Able to manage daily deliverables independently as well as perform under pressure
• Analytical mindset with some business acumen

Knowledge & Skill:

• Knowledge in general principles of manufacturing or costs accounting and analysis
• Knowledge in Oracle EPR system will be an advantage
• Proficient with Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel and Power Point

Personal Trait:

• A highly motivated individual who is willing to take initiatives and follow up with details/analysis
• Able to work independently and deliver to deadlines
• Demonstrate resilience & patience, with prior experience in data analysis
• Technically competent and possess good interpersonal skills to collaborate at all levels in the organization
• Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin, both written and spoken.
• Willing to travel as needed

Rewards:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Contractual bonus & performance bonus
• Free Hospitalization, Term Life, Personal Accident Insurance
• Free medical outpatient
• 5-day week