Financial Analyst Job Listing at AMD in Bayan Lepas, Penang (Job ID 79804-en-us)

Description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  

THE ROLE: 

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst – Product Costing to join our Global Operations Finance team. This role will focus on product cost analysis, inventory reporting and financial decision support for AMD's global manufacturing and supply chain operations. The analyst will partner closely with operations, supply chain, and procurement teams to ensure accurate product costing, margin analysis, and cost optimization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance product costing models to support quarterly, annual, and long-range planning, with a strong focus on COGS and unit cost analysis.
• Analyze product cost drivers, including yield, test time, and manufacturing variances, and provide actionable insights to improve cost efficiency.
• Support standard cost setting, cost roll-ups, and cost updates, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational changes.
• Prepare and reconcile inventory and cost-related accounts, ensuring accurate valuation and financial reporting.
• Execute month-end close activities related to product costing and COGS, including accruals, reclassifications, and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and procurement teams to provide financial guidance on cost reduction initiatives, supplier pricing, and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Support ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and special projects related to product margins, cost optimization, and business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with AMD's financial policies, standard costing methodologies, and internal controls.
• Prepare clear financial inputs and insights to support management and executive decision-making related to product cost and profitability.
• Identify opportunities to streamline product costing and reporting processes through automation and best practices.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of experience in financial analysis, with a strong preference for product costing, manufacturing finance, or operations finance.
• Hands-on experience with product costing, standard costing, COGS analysis, or inventory accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and financial planning or costing tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex cost data into clear insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with data visualization or analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Snowflake) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, global manufacturing environment.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or equivalent.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD's “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.