Finance FP&A

Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement and other cross-functional teams to drive business performance through financial analysis and strategic decision support.
• Support month-end closing activities, quarterly forecasting, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and budgeting processes.
• Perform detailed financial analysis, including Actual vs. Forecast, Actual vs. Budget, variance analysis and cost bridge analysis to identify business risks and opportunities.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and translate operational data into meaningful financial insights to support business decisions.
• Prepare and present financial reports, management dashboards and business performance analysis for management review.
• Support product costing activities, including standard costing, actual costing and cost model analysis.
• Develop financial models and provide recommendations to improve profitability, operational efficiency and business performance.
• Evaluate Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) proposals through financial analysis, cost-benefit evaluation and payback analysis.
• Collaborate with regional and global finance teams to support business planning and reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing financial processes, reporting efficiency and performance dashboards.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), preferably within a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), financial modelling, variance analysis and management reporting.
• Good understanding of manufacturing finance, product costing and cost analysis.
• Proven ability to build strong business partnerships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficient in ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP or equivalent ERP platforms.
• Experience with Power BI, Hyperion, VBA or financial dashboard automation will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to speak and read Mandarin will be an added advantage due to frequent collaboration with the China finance team.
  
  

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite in Ipoh or Penang
  
  

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

About The Team

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.

Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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