Chief financial officer (plantation)

Role Summary

The CFO will be responsible for driving financial performance, enhancing internal control, supporting strategic initiatives including land bank optimization, M&A, and ensuring statutory compliance within a complex, multi-location plantation business environment.

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the financial strategy, planning, and budgeting for the plantation division.
• Advise the CEO and Board on financial implications of business activities and strategic decisions.
• Monitor financial performance and proactively address key variances and risks.

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee preparation of accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with MFRS/IFRS.
• Ensure compliance with Bursa Malaysia, SC, and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Manage external audit processes and relationships with auditors, tax agents, and regulators.

1. Operational Finance

• Lead cost control initiatives across estates, mills, and downstream operations.
• Monitor and improve plantation yield and cost per hectare benchmarks from a financial standpoint.
• Collaborate with estate managers and operation heads to enhance productivity and profitability.

1. Treasury & Fundraising

• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and funding strategies including sukuk/bond issuance, revolving credit, and structured financing.
• Monitor currency and commodity exposure and implement appropriate hedging strategies if needed.

1. Corporate Finance & M&A

• Lead feasibility assessments, financial modelling, and due diligence for strategic acquisitions or divestments.
• Support land development and land bank monetisation strategies.

1. Governance, Risk Management & Internal Control

• Strengthen internal controls and risk management across plantation operations.
• Ensure strong financial discipline and compliance with group policies and governance standards.

1. Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team with a strong presence at both HQ and plantation sites.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and team capabilities.

• A recognized degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA) is essential.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive financial experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in a plantation or agri-business setting is highly preferred.
• Prior exposure in a public listed company and familiarity with Bursa/SC reporting.
• Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with ability to navigate between strategic and operational priorities.
• Proficient in financial systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar ERP platforms.

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Bachelor Degree

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