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You Will Make an Impact By:

• Analyzing the trends of key performance indicators (KPIs), especially related to financial metrics such as sales, expenses, and profit margin.
• Providing FP&A finance support to the accounting teams regarding productivity, demand planning, reporting, and metrics in a timely manner.
• Supporting the management team and department leaders with data-driven analysis.
• Identifying and understanding business challenges, proposing and creating solutions. Creating presentations that offer insightful analysis, identify required action items, and frame decisions effectively.
• Researching variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.

Skills You Bring:

• A university degree, preferably in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent experience in finance fields.
• 5+ years of experience in finance controlling, FP&A, or business analysis, preferably in multinational corporations.
• Experience with ERP SAP, BW systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially with Excel and Power Query. Experience with SQL, Python, Power BI, or Tableau is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex ideas simply and to engage comfortably with stakeholders and management.
• Ability to work in an agile environment and be a good team player.
• Proficiency in English.

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Job Summary

This role is responsible to support the FP&A Team in budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis to drive informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial reports.
• Support the development and maintenance of financial models and templates.
• Analyse financial data and provide insights into variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts.

Reporting & Insights:

• Prepare and distribute regular financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Maintain and update financial databases and dashboards to ensure accuracy and accessibility of data.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for management and stakeholders.

Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and validate financial data.
• Support the FP&A team in providing financial insights to departments such as Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
• Assist in evaluating the financial impact of business initiatives and projects.

Cost Control & Optimization:

• Help monitor and analyse product costing, gross margins, and overhead expenses.
• Identify and report on cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.

Ad-Hoc Analysis:

• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by management.
• Support special projects and initiatives with data collection and analysis.

Process Improvement:

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools, and systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.

Job Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or any related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in FMCG or retail industry.
• Basic understanding of financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.

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What a typical day looks like:

• Assists in auditing data for accuracy and preparing summary reports, spreadsheets, graphics and charts based on the research of data.
• May assist in the preparation of recommendations to management based on the research of data.
• Collects, compiles, and presents various types of data.
• Prepares summary reports, spreadsheets, and charts based on research of data from multiple sources, which may include but will not be limited to customer bills of material reports, staff metrics, PPV metrics, and PPV form tracking.
• May create and/or maintain databases in help of data collection.
• Audits data. Resolves data integrity issues, including but not limited to quotations.
• Proactively identifies and escalates potential issues related to metrics.
• Where applicable, suggest process/communication improvements relative to metric tracking activities.
• Tracks materials financial performance and initiate corrective actions when required.
• Daily review of RMA transactions.
• Create weekly purchase orders including all client parts.
• Receive data entry for clients.
• Update content list and item master.
• Prepare DPT packing list for LCAD repairing.
• Window to client material (consigned parts) supply.
• Window to client bulk RMA service.
• Specialized Job may be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties: May hold up inventory control, supply chain management, material planning and scheduling.
• Develop commodity spend profiles/breaks-downs: guide time profiling, inventory positioning, and site execution to price.
• Establish common pricing research tools.
• Provide detailed bill of materials research by site.
• Perform general reporting and activities for score carding of suppliers.
• Validate site pricing through implementation of a common cost review and pricing process.
• Assist in the supply chain transfer and risk management for NPI.
• Provide PPV targeting, tracking and asset velocity.
• Design, manage and control all data research tools

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in materials or related field.
• A background in electronics manufacturing is desired.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus

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Job Description:

• The Global Planning Operations (GPO) team is part of the Virtual Factory (VF) organization, supporting Assembly/Test Planning (ATP) and the Internal Supply Planning Organization (SPO) across end-to-end planning processes and back-office operations.
• This is an individual contributor role that combines administrative and analytical responsibilities to ensure seamless planning execution, data integrity, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Management and System Maintenance:

• Populate and maintain data in factory and assembly/test (AT) planning systems and ensure system synchronicity and data accuracy across planning platforms.
• Generate and publish regular reports, track and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and planning metrics.

Supply and Schedule Planning:

• Conduct supply analysis to support Assy/Test schedule and drive factory on-time response and execution.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and lead resolution efforts with stakeholders.
• Able to interpret data by analyzing the trends and patterns using statistical analysis, draws conclusions, and makes preliminary recommendations on the process improvements.
• Execute assigned tasks independently within defined timelines and benchmarks.
• Ensure high standards of data quality and minimal need for supervision.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement system or process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess feasibility and implement solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must possess the below minimum qualifications requirements to be initially considered for this position:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or similar.
• At least 2 years of work experience in a technology company.
• Fluent Written and Verbal English level.
• Advanced Excel and Data Analytics Skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous supply chain experience or understanding of general supply chain knowledge
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills (LEAN methodology - advantage)
• Statistics knowledge in Demand forecast.

The ideal candidate must exhibit the following behavioral traits:

• Attention to details
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication
• Negotiation and Influencing Skills
• Flexible and adaptive to change
• Customer orientation

Work Model for this Role

• The Global Planning Operations (GPO) team is part of the Virtual Factory (VF) organization, supporting Assembly/Test Planning (ATP) and the Internal Supply Planning Organization (SPO) across end-to-end planning processes and back-office operations.
• This is an individual contributor role that combines administrative and analytical responsibilities to ensure seamless planning execution, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
  
  

• Populate and maintain data in factory and assembly/test (AT) planning systems and ensure system synchronicity and data accuracy across planning platforms.
• Generate and publish regular reports, track and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and planning metrics.
  
  

• Conduct supply analysis to support Assy/Test schedule and drive factory on-time response and execution.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and lead resolution efforts with stakeholders.
• Able to interpret data by analyzing the trends and patterns using statistical analysis, draws conclusions, and makes preliminary recommendations on the process improvements.
• Execute assigned tasks independently within defined timelines and benchmarks.
• Ensure high standards of data quality and minimal need for supervision.
  
  

• Identify and implement system or process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess feasibility and implement solutions.
  
  

• Bachelor or Master degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or similar.
• At least 2 years of work experience in a technology company.
• Fluent Written and Verbal English level.
• Advanced Excel and Data Analytics Skills.
  
  

• Previous supply chain experience or understanding of general supply chain knowledge.
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills (LEAN methodology - advantage)
• Statistics knowledge in Demand forecast.
  
  

• Attention to details
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication
• Negotiation and Influencing Skills
• Flexible and adaptive to change
• Customer orientation
  
  

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Banking Operations Department plays a critical role in ensuring smooth operations of the bank by providing quality support services to all UOB customers through various channels such as phone, email, walk-in or ATM/Internet Banking. The department provides assistance on general enquiries relating to customer accounts, banking transactions, debit/credit cards, loans and investments. This includes resolving escalated complaints, managing disputes and appeals for the bank's products and services.

The incumbent will be responsible for performing moderate research, data analysis and problem resolution within a specific business function or product line. May also perform basic project management tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• To resolve customer queries via telephone calls, emails and letters within service level agreements and to maintain a high standard of customer service at all times.
• To handle incoming telephone calls, emails and correspondences for multiple lines of business.
• To identify opportunities for process improvements and enhancements to customer experience.
• To follow up and ensure customers are satisfied with the outcome of their queries.
• To comply with all applicable policies, procedures and processes including those related to operational risk, fraud, security and confidentiality.
• To provide guidance and support to junior staff members where necessary.
• To carry out any other duties as assigned by superior.

• Degree holder in any field from a reputable university or college; OR Diploma holders with at least a year relevant working experience.
• Good command of English language.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Able to work shift hours which include night shifts and weekends.
• Independent, proactive and possess good leadership qualities.
• Possess strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Keen to learn and have a positive attitude towards self-development.
• Meticulous and able to follow instructions.
• Disciplined and has good time management skills.
• Customer oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• A team player who can build relationships across different levels of the organization quickly.
• Resourceful, determined and committed.

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territori.

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Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 39 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #189 on the Fortune 500.

As part of ASIA Finance team, theSenior Finance Planning Analyst will be involved in various areas of financial including making an impact through planning and analysis and “hands on” with key tools namely; Hyperion and Excel. Based at UOA Business Park, Shah Alam, the Senior FP&A reports to the Senior Finance Manager.

The Role

Key responsibilities include the following :

• Monitor closing, forecasting, and budgeting process to ensure timely submission from plants and smooth management review.
• Consolidate and review financial reporting package from plants including P&L, B/S and FCF.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, including presentations to senior management.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of different scenarios.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results against budget or forecast.
• Track and drive performance achievement of cross function team.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of different scenarios.
• Prepare market analysis reports for Management.
• Support Accounting functions as needed for the region.
• Act as business partner and provide financial support and advice for decision making.
• Provide finance system user support.
• Track global intercompany matching and data tie-outs between various systems.
• Build up long range planning to provide volume and sales trend of current and potential programs.
• Master LRP and Hyperion systems to support Asia users.
• Conduct system trainings to colleagues.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support special.

Qualification/ Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
• The ACCA credential is required.
• At least 5-7 years related working experience in MNCs from manufacturing industry (Auto
• Industry/Big 4 experience is a plus)
• Minimum 2 years’ solid experience in financial planning & analysis role.
• Strong sense of ownership; can work under pressure.
• Fluent in both oral and written English.
• Speaks and reads Mandarin
• Expert level proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• High level of accuracy and attention to details.
• Willing to work at UOA Business Park, Shah Alam.

Advantages Of Working At Lear

• Join the growing Asia Finance team at one of Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2024.
• Be on the front end of multiple initiatives in Malaysia and building talents.
• Enjoy an inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and creativity