Analyst, Finance Planning

Job Summary

The Financial Planning Analyst supports financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities with strong focus on inventory and cost accounting. The role partners with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven insights, ensure audit-compliant controls, and drive process improvements that support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Perform monthly financial close activities and prepare related financial reports.

• Analyze inventory and cost variances across business units, products, and process flows.

• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making.

• Develop reports and dashboards using data analysis tools to influence business outcomes.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Perform and implement inventory cycle count controls; monitor results, investigate, and report discrepancies.

• Support inventory accounting activities, including reconciliation and variance analysis.

• Drive audit-compliant inventory management by implementing effective and well-designed controls.

• Support internal and external audit requirements related to inventory cycle counts and cost accounting.

Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal control standards.

• Identify inventory risks and recommend corrective actions to strengthen controls.

• Collaborate with Finance Audit and business partners to maintain a robust control environment.

Systems, Data & Process Improvement

• Support system implementation, integration, and enhancements related to inventory and financial reporting.

• Participate in business setup initiatives, including pre-launch coordination with project teams, IT, and business partners on system setup, end-to-end processes, testing, and post-deployment validation.

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve existing financial and inventory processes.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across Finance, Operations, IT, and Supply Chain.

• Partner with global teams and demonstrate flexibility in working hours as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

• CPA, Master’s degree, or equivalent certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 2+ years of meaningful experience in inventory and cost accounting.

• Experience in semiconductor or manufacturing industry is preferred but not required.

• Experience in systems implementation or integration is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Exposure to SAP / S4 Hana is preferred.

• Proficient in data analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, or similar.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Comfortable working with large data sets and translating data into actionable insights.

Competencies

• Strong critical thinking skills with keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to introduce process improvements.

• Professional and personal integrity beyond reproach.