Section Manager Finance - Marketing Ops Job Listing at AMD in Selangor (Job ID 86137-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: 

The Section Manager, Finance is a critical role in the success of the business. This role will partner with Business Unit leadership and other members of the Finance team to manage the accounting activities for the business unit. This includes owning all aspects of program and product accounting, contract review, internal/external audit engagement, SOX compliance, month-end close and financial reporting. 

THE PERSON : 

The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with a result driven approach, high sense of teamwork, positive outlook, and the ability to speak up and make recommendations in a fast-moving environment. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional stakeholders to support the execution and governance of marketing activities and initiatives.
• Provide operational and strategic support by identifying opportunities to enhance marketing proof validation and process effectiveness
• Lead stakeholder engagement through recurring governance and operational review meetings to prioritize deliverables, address escalations, and drive execution.
• Prepare and present operational updates, budget tracking, expense monitoring, forecasts, and key performance metrics to leadership teams.
• Oversee tracking and forecasting processes related to marketing proof identification and accrual management to support financial planning and business visibility.
• Support financial analysis activities including historical spend reviews, customer/supplier account reconciliation, and operational reporting.
• Lead and manage ad hoc projects, operational analyses, and cross-functional initiatives as assigned by leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, process standardization, compliance, and scalability across marketing operations.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, SOX controls, and established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Identify operational risks, process gaps, and opportunities for automation or optimization.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 

• Finance and/or accounting professional experience. 
• Previous experience with percentage of completion accounting. 
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting/Financial  systems. 
• Strong communication skills and experience working with international teams. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively problem solve. Working knowledge in Microsoft Excel 
• Drive AI adoption and data-driven initiatives to improve operational effectiveness, reporting accuracy, and stakeholder experience.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in related discipline preferred.

LOCATION:

Cyberjaya, Selangor

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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.