THIN FILM SOLUTIONS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE PV PROJECTS
First Solar, LLC, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, manufactures photovoltaic (PV) modules with an advanced thin film semiconductor process that greatly reduces raw material and manufacturing costs compared to traditional crystalline silicone PV modules.
By enabling clean renewable electricity at lower costs, FIRST SOLAR aims to provide the world with an economic alternative to conventional electricity, reducing related fossil fuel dependence, greenhouse gas emissions and peak time grid constraints.
Our Super site in the Kulim Hi-Tech Park is looking for qualified professionals to the following positions:
Financial Analyst
Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
This position will lead variable cost quantitative analysis and execution of cost improvement projects, in close collaboration with key operational business partners. The ideal candidate will be a quantitatively strong and independent financial analyst with a solid understanding of key financial information and the ability to perform a dynamic range of quantitative, analytical and strategic tasks with ease.
Experience:
• Minimum five years of experience in cost accounting/analysis in a manufacturing environment, preferably at a multi-national company.
• Strong ERP systems experience (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics/Axapta), SAP preferred
Job Responsibilities:
• Lead month-end close procedures for cost and inventory, including required reconciliations.
• Identify and crisply articulate key manufacturing cost variance including recommendations on corrective action.
• Compile and communicate key performance metrics for cost and inventory, including critical presentations for senior management.
• Coordinate quarterly cost standards process with key operational business partners.
• Ensure accurate physical inventory information with logistical team using full physical or cycle counts.
• Ensure compliance with SOX & operational controls, including all necessary documentation, for cost and inventory areas.
• Identify and implement various process improvement and automation projects.
• Lead various cost reduction projects in partnership with key operational managers.
• Support various ad hoc analysis as needed.
Requirements:
• BS degree / Professional qualification in Accounting, CPA/CA is preferred.
• Willing to work in Kulim.
• Demonstrated cost and inventory experience in a manufacturing environment, with a thorough understanding of financial statements and their inter-relationships
• Successful history of driving cost reduction projects
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to research and identify problems, develop proposals, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others
• Demonstrated advanced financial modeling skills with multiple, dynamic inputs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient on MS Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.
Interested candidates are invited to post complete resume and photograph (nr), stating current and expected salary not later than November 30, 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
First Solar Malaysia Sdn Bhd
(Company No: 758827-T)
8, Jalan Hi-Tech 3/3
Zon Industri Fasa 3
Kulim High Tech Park
09000, Kulim Kedah,
Malaysia
Phone: +604 4016 888
Fax: +604 4016 800