Job Details:

Job Description: 

The Role and Impact

The Chief Accounting Office (CAO) manages Intel's global accounting, compliance, and reporting.
We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping our organization's financial strategy by creating and analyzing financial information, developing comprehensive reports, and providing actionable insights to influence decision-making at various business levels. Your contributions will directly impact the integrity of our financial reporting, the efficiency of our operational processes, and the realization of key business goals. This is an opportunity to drive meaningful change, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and influence the direction of our organization through strategic financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities
- Analyze business trends and financial data to develop reconciliations, financial reports, variance explanations, risk assessments, and solutions.
- Evaluate accounting and reporting frameworks, recommending improvements to ensure the accuracy of both external and internal reporting.
- Identify and execute process improvement opportunities for quarter-end close activities and management reporting, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Recommend financial process improvements utilizing automation tools and efficient delivery methods to enhance productivity.
- Create periodic management reports to measure and evaluate the performance of business units and the organization as a whole.
- Provide decision support to leadership by monitoring revenues and rebates, explaining variances, and conducting root cause and business analyses.
- Offer ad hoc financial and key performance indicator analyses to influence and support strategic leadership decisions.
- Scope will expand alongside the development of on-site capabilities and skillsets through continued transformation efforts

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with at least 6+ years of relevant practical experience - Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, MIA, or CIA) are an added advantage - Proficiency in financial analysis, modeling, and reporting. - Expertise in data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI. - Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, or similar) will be an advantage. - Advanced understanding of statistics, data analytics, and macro-based or KNIME based automation or similar toolsets. Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated ability to perform in a dynamic and evolving business environment. - Strong business acumen and understanding of financial processes and their interdependencies. - Experience with risk management and controls, such as SOX, with the ability to execute plans and defend assessments based on an understanding of underlying risks. - Proven track record in influencing stakeholders and managing cross-functional collaborations across different teams and locations. - Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking organization where you can make a lasting impact. If you are ready to leverage your financial expertise and contribute to our success, we encourage you to apply today.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location: 

Malaysia, Penang

Additional Locations:

Business group:

Join Intel's Finance Group, a key player in driving strategic business decisions that enhance shareholder value. Our team is dedicated to facilitating change and improvement across finance and the operations we support. As strategic partners, we lead acquisitions and inorganic growth initiatives, managing transactions from ideation to completion while serving as trusted advisors to executive leadership. Additionally, we enhance employee experiences by maintaining Intel sites globally and advancing environmental sustainability efforts.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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