Chief financial officer (manufacturing)

Location: Malaysia

Job Summary

This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a balance of operational rigor and strategic foresight to drive financial excellence and shareholder value.

• Financial Operations & Compliance
• Lead and oversee all day-to-day financial operations including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, and audit for the group across SEA.
• Ensure timely and accurate production of financial and management reports, including group consolidation and board reporting.
• Implement and enhance internal controls, accounting standards, and financial governance across the organization.
• Strategic Finance & Business Partnering
• Support the CEO and executive leadership team with financial insight to shape business strategy, capital allocation, and long-term value creation.
• Conduct financial analysis on business expansion plans, capital investments, pricing decisions, and commercial contracts.
• Lead financial due diligence and integration efforts for M&A and regional growth initiatives.
• Investor Relations & External Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and manage strong relationships with investors, analysts, bankers, tax authorities, and regulators.
• Play a key role in investor relations communications, including annual reports, AGMs, and investor presentations.
• Risk & Treasury Management
• Oversee risk management strategies including exposure to foreign exchange, credit, liquidity, and operational risks.
• Manage the group’s capital structure, banking relationships, cash flow, and funding requirements.
• Tax, Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with local, regional, and international accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive effective tax planning strategies to optimize the group’s fiscal efficiency across jurisdictions.
• Leadership & People Development
• Lead, develop, and inspire a lean but capable finance team across the group and SEA entities.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, process improvement, and innovation.
• Other Responsibilities
• Present recommendations to the Board and Executive Committee on financial policies, objectives, and strategic initiatives.
• Undertake any other assignments as directed by the CEO or Board.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field. Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA are mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including leadership roles, with at least 3–5 years at CFO or Financial Controller level in a public listed company.
• Strong technical knowledge of MFRS/IFRS, listing requirements, tax, and statutory regulations in Malaysia and SEA jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated success in managing financial operations and delivering improvements in controls, systems, and reporting accuracy.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and investor relations is highly advantageous.
• Familiar with financial management systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia is highly advantageous
• Strategic mindset with the willingness to be hands-on and detail-oriented when necessary

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Bachelor Degree

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