Cfo (penang)

Supervises: Group Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, Internal Audit

Role Overview

The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, driving financial performance, investor confidence, and long-term business sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and Board on financial strategy, capital planning, and long-term value creation.
• Provide strategic leadership in evaluating business expansion, joint ventures, and M&A opportunities.

• Oversee preparation and accuracy of consolidated financial statements, reports to Bursa Malaysia, quarterly earnings, and annual reports.
• Ensure timely and compliant reporting under MFRS/IFRS and Bursa Malaysia listing requirements.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across group entities.

• Partner with operations, production, and supply chain teams to drive cost control, working capital optimization, and productivity improvements.
• Provide financial insights for pricing strategies, investment decisions, and capacity planning.

• Manage relationships with investors, analysts, and regulatory bodies.
• Support investor engagement, AGMs, and disclosures to maintain market confidence and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee capital raising exercises, dividend policies, and funding strategies.

• Lead enterprise risk management and internal control initiatives across the group.
• Ensure compliance with tax, audit, treasury, and statutory obligations locally and regionally.
• Liaise with external auditors, company secretary, tax consultants, and legal counsel.

• Lead and mentor the finance team to build capability, succession planning, and a performance-driven culture.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, digital reporting tools, and best practices.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent; Professional Qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA is required.
• Minimum 15 years of finance experience, with at least 5 years in a CFO or senior finance leadership role, preferably in a listed manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, treasury, investor relations, and business partnering within a production-intensive company.
• Strong working knowledge of MFRS, Bursa Malaysia listing rules, and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing cost structures, and group consolidation.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong command of English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is an advantage due to engagement with Chinese-speaking stakeholders.

• Experience in working with public listed companies or in IPO preparation.
• Exposure to cross-border manufacturing operations (ASEAN, China, etc.).
• Hands-on approach with strong business acumen and high integrity.

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Bachelor Degree

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