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Assistant Financial Analyst Manager

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This job is for an Assistant Financial Analyst Manager at Flex in Penang. You might like this job because it involves analyzing financial data to help improve business efficiency and support top brands while enjoying great benefits and a collaborative environment.

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Malaysia, Penang, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Assistant Financial Analyst Manager located in Prai, Penang.

In charge of preparing and researching financial reports in hold up of business needs in order to ensure charges and headcount are passed to the correct business units and to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Directs the development, administration, and standards necessary to maintain financial records & controls in compliances with GAAP and SOX

  • Established or recommends to management strategies, objectives, and policies for company to improve the overall organizational cost efficiency. Directs preparation of budgets with site operations and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification

  • Generates & prepares 12 month rolling forecast on quarterly basis

  • Prepares detailed financial analysis and projections by customer/project and site level

  • Month – End Closing Activities – Review & coordinate with personnel from finance department & outside department to meet the month end close deadline. This includes the review of sales & cost analysis, journal entries, and reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers

  • Supports the audit of company accounts (internal & external audits)

  • Performs ad-hoc simulation / analysis by customer/project or site level based on the requirement/request from top management or operations personnel’s

  • Oversee the overall cycle count process to ensure accurate methodology / process is followed by site operations. Investigate cycle count variances and work with the inventory management team to resolve issues & performs monthly cycle count audits

  • Analyze trends in cost variances, production volumes, and material usage and implement timely adjustments. Troubleshoot and research unexplained inventory transactions

  • Focus on improvement including all facets of cost accounting, inventory control, variance analysis, gross margin analysis, forecasting & system improvement. Initiate process improvement projects to update transactional, financial, and reporting processes

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • Typically requires a B. Com / B.C. S / M. Com / MBA /BBA/ BBM, any other commerce and Accounts Stream degrees.

  • Typically requires 5-8 years of related experience.

  • Related professional certification preferred - Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified General Accountant (CGA), or a American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS).

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision

  • Life Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • Allowances & Bonuses

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Finance

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Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).


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Company Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, optical, and mental health coverage for employees and their families.

Financial & Retirement Plans

Competitive pay, 13-month salaries, quarterly bonuses, and strong retirement plans for financial security.

Family & Parenting Support

Family-friendly benefits, including medical coverage for dependents, paid parental leave, and flexible work options.

Vacation & Time Off

Paid annual leave and additional leave options to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Professional Support

Opportunities for skill development, career growth, and training in a supportive, modern work environment.


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Flex

We are a company that makes great products for our customers that create value and improve people’s lives. Building on our more than 50-year history with a clear purpose, mission, and vision, Flex is the advanced end-to-end manufacturing partner of choice, helping market-leading brands across a diverse set of industries design, build, deliver, and manage products that improve the world. Through the collective...