Manager, Plant Finance

Job Title:

Manager, Plant Finance

Job Description:

The Role:

The Manager, Plant Finance is a strategic partner providing financial decision support and cost accounting expertise for the Kulim Plant. This role is integral to the plant's operations, working closely with the Plant Director and other key personnel to ensure robust cost accounting processes and operational analysis.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Financial Support: Connect operational performance to financial outcomes, offering strategic direction to enhance plant performance.

• Performance Improvement: Provide actionable recommendations to improve site performance.

• Forecasting & Budgeting: Lead monthly and annual forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with operational, divisional, and corporate goals.

• Cost Management: Establish standard costing rates and collaborate with operations to update material costs, BOM, and routings.

• Productivity Projects: Partner with operations to identify, execute, and report on productivity initiatives.

• Decision Support: Offer financial support for ROI calculations on capital projects and review/explain variances.

• Reporting & Accountability: Deliver timely plant results and drive accountability.

• Month-End Close: Complete month-end close tasks, ensuring financial statements conform to GAAP, including inventory valuations and reserve amounts.

• Internal Controls: Ensure internal controls are established and maintained, fostering a strong control environment.

• Financial Training: Provide financial education, training, and guidance to non-finance employees.

What We Seek:

• Bachelor's degree or professional qualification in accounting/finance.

• 5-10 years of experience in cost controlling within the manufacturing industry.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint.

• Understanding of financial concepts and US GAAP accounting principles.

• Familiarity with financial planning and reporting systems; SAP experience preferred.

• Strong written and spoken English skills.

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

• Effective communication skills and a strong team player.

• Analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.

• Assertive, creative, and adaptable to a dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Competitive Contractual and Profit-Sharing Bonuses: Rewarding your hard work and dedication.

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Tailored packages to meet your individual needs.

• Generous Paid Public Holidays: Enjoy 17 days off to celebrate and relax.

• Empowering PTO Policy: Take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed.

• Education Assistance: Support for your continuous learning and development.

• Values-Driven Culture: Work with colleagues who embody People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.