Finance FP&A

Responsibilities

• 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