Lead- Manufacturing Finance MYS

A Lead in Manufacturing Finance is a financial specialist in a specific discipline that enables part of manufacturing operations, supply chain, or logistics. The role requires an in-depth understanding of such said discipline and comprehends the impact to the Finance department. The person in the role should be capable of working autonomously with the business function and possess sufficient commercial awareness to enable strategic direction setting. The role requires complex judgement, with advanced analytical thought, and developed communication and diplomacy skills that are capable of persuading and influencing others, including senior leadership. The role will serve as a role model and mentor for more junior analysts and not have any direct reports.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, supply chain or related field, required.
• MBA or Master’s degree in finance related field, preferred.
• 10+ years industry experience with manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics companies preferred.
• Experience working with international teams preferred.
• Demonstrated history of agility in a fast paced and high growth environment
• Experience preparing long-range plans, annual budgets, short-term plans, decision support analysis, ad hoc financial analysis, key operational metrics, and monthly rolling forecasts for executive management.
• Experience developing business and financial processes and systems.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to perform analysis by assimilating multiple sources of information from global constituents and applying experience, judgment and logical reasoning in an ambiguous, changing, and fast-paced environment.
• Solid oral and written communication with a proven ability to distill information for its intended audience and influence others.
• Ability to operate effectively within a global multi-cultural organization.
• Efficient at performing analysis, spotting errors, and teaching others to perform analysis while establishing high quality standards of performance.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource management and finance systems
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs
• Experience in ERP systems (Oracle) preferred.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides business partnering or process ownership for at least one covered business line or department while possessing an ability to understand financial opportunities and threats to the operating and financial performance of the company.
• Support the development of the Company’s long term and short-term financial projections, and operational or strategic initiatives to maximize profitability and/or enable cost reduction initiatives.
• Drive ongoing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our business processes to enable cost effective decision making with credible information.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environment, Health and Safety and Responsible Business Alliance policies and procedures that is enforced within the organization.

Physical Requirements (if any):

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)

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.

Job Identification 1022961 Job Category Manufacturing Finance Posting Date 11/27/2025, 07:39 PM Apply Before 11/28/2025, 07:39 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 8, Jalan Hi Tech 3/3, Kulim, 2, 09000, MY Work Schedule 1 (Malaysia)