Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

General Overview

Functional Area:  FIN - Finance
Career Stream:  DEC - Decision Support
Role:  Manager 2
SAP Short Name:  MG2
Job Title:  Decision Support Manager 2
Job Code:  MG2-FIN-DEC
Job Level:  Band 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Why Celestica?

Join a global leader in high-complexity manufacturing. This isn't just a reporting role; you are the Strategic Financial Advisor to our Site Leadership. You will influence the P&L of a multi-million dollar operation and lead the digital evolution of our financial insights. Celestica Malaysia is  a flagship site with a multi-hundred-million dollar operational scope, focusing mainlyuon Aerospace and defense but also taking new challenges and developing to serve cloud solutions customers. As the FP&A Manager, you will bridge the gap between shop-floor operations and corporate financial goals. You will move beyond "the numbers" to tell the story of why variances happen and how we fix them.

Key Responsibilities (Strategic Focus)

• Business Partnership: Serve as the primary financial advisor to the Site General Manager and Operations Directors, translating operational activity into financial impact.
• P&L Ownership: Orchestrate monthly and quarterly forecast cycles with a focus on predictive analytics, shifting the site from historical reporting to forward-looking strategy. owns and drive the financial performance of the site
• Cost Transformation: Architect and execute cost-productivity projects. This role doesn't simply "validate" savings; it actively unearths new opportunities for margin expansion.
• Leadership & Talent Cultivation: Manage and mentor a high-performing FP&A team, focusing on professional development to build a robust "Succession Bench" for Celestica’s global finance organization.
• Inventory & Capex Strategy: Oversee intricate inventory management protocols and support rigorous ROI analysis for capital expenditures on cutting-edge manufacturing lines. 

What We Are Looking For (The "Must-Haves"):

• Financial Expertise in Manufacturing: Candidates must possess a minimum of 8–10 years of Finance experience, including at least 5 years strictly within a Manufacturing and Multi-National Corporation (MNC) environment. 
• Business partnership: the positions requires strong communication skills and the ability to proactively provide recommendations and influence site's decisions
• Proven Leadership: This role requires a demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams. The ideal candidate is a leader who prioritizes coaching and mentorship rather than solely acting as a technical "super-user" of Excel.
• ERP & Systems: This position demands proficiency in ERP and a proactive approach to process automation. Proficiency in data visualization tools like Power BI is an advantage.