Group Chief Financial Officer

An exciting Group Chief Financial Officer job has just become available at one of the MNC companies based in Kuala Lumpur.

A leading organisation is seeking a Group Chief Financial Officer to join their Executive Leadership Team in Kuala Lumpur, offering an exceptional opportunity to shape the financial future of a dynamic, multi-national group. This pivotal role will see you providing strategic financial direction and driving value creation across diverse markets, with a particular focus on preparing the Group for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and ensuring robust governance and compliance. You will be at the heart of major financial decisions, collaborating closely with senior leaders and guiding its subsidiaries. The position promises exposure to complex international operations, direct influence over capital market strategies, and the chance to foster high-performing teams within a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Flexible working opportunities and generous training programmes are available to help you thrive in this influential role.

• Play a key role in steering the Group's IPO journey, overseeing all aspects of financial due diligence, audit readiness, and investor relations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead strategic financial planning and risk management for a multi-country organisation with subsidiaries throughout Asia and emerging markets, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements and comprehensive training opportunities designed to support your professional development as you mentor collaborative finance teams regionally.

What you'll do:

As Group Chief Financial Officer based in Kuala Lumpur's corporate office, you will be entrusted with shaping the organisation's financial landscape through strategic planning and hands-on oversight. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close collaboration with executive leadership to align financial initiatives with broader business goals while preparing the Group for its IPO. You will guide regional finance heads in implementing best practices across reporting standards and compliance frameworks. By managing treasury operations and optimising capital structures internationally, you will ensure liquidity for ongoing investments. Your expertise will be vital in developing risk management protocols that safeguard assets across multiple jurisdictions. Additionally, you will nurture high-performing teams by promoting knowledge sharing and supporting professional growth through tailored training programmes. Success in this role requires a commitment to transparent communication with stakeholders at every level-from board members to external advisors-while championing a culture of accountability throughout the finance function.

• Develop and execute the Group's overarching financial strategy in alignment with business objectives and IPO goals, ensuring long-term value creation.
• Lead group-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to drive operational efficiency and sustainable profitability across all subsidiaries.
• Advise the Board of Directors and CEO on financial performance, capital structure optimisation, and strategic investment opportunities.
• Coordinate all aspects of IPO preparation including financial due diligence, audit readiness, prospectus drafting, and investor engagement activities.
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting for the Group and subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with IFRS/SGX standards as well as local regulations in each jurisdiction.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting standards, and audit compliance while liaising with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage capital structure, financing arrangements, banking relationships, cash flow management, foreign exchange exposure, intercompany funding, and working capital optimisation.
• Establish robust risk management frameworks covering credit, liquidity, FX risks, compliance matters; strengthen corporate governance across all entities.
• Oversee tax strategy including transfer pricing, cross-border structuring, international tax optimisation; ensure compliance with tax laws in Singapore and all operating regions.
• Lead and mentor finance teams across subsidiaries to build accountable functions; develop succession plans and talent pipelines while fostering transparency and continuous improvement.

What you bring:

To excel as Group Chief Financial Officer you will bring extensive experience leading finance functions within large organisations operating across multiple countries. Your background should include significant exposure to IPO processes or listed company environments where rigorous reporting standards are paramount. A deep understanding of international accounting principles coupled with practical knowledge of tax optimisation strategies will allow you to navigate complex regulatory landscapes confidently. Your interpersonal skills must be finely tuned for building trust-based relationships both internally-with board members and regional teams-and externally-with auditors or investment banks. You should have demonstrated success mentoring collaborative teams that value transparency and continuous learning. Experience within manufacturing or automotive sectors will provide valuable context for addressing industry-specific needs. Multilingual capabilities are welcomed as they enhance your ability to connect with diverse stakeholders throughout Asia. Above all else your approach should reflect empathy towards colleagues' development needs while maintaining unwavering commitment to ethical governance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline is essential for this position.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CA or ACCA is required to demonstrate technical proficiency.
• Minimum 15 years' progressive experience in finance leadership roles including at least 5 years as Group CFO or Regional CFO is necessary for success.
• Proven track record in manufacturing or automotive-related industries is highly desirable for understanding sector-specific challenges.
• Demonstrated experience in IPO preparation or listed company reporting is crucial for meeting capital market requirements.
• Strong understanding of international accounting standards (IFRS), tax frameworks and cross-border financial management is expected.
• Experience managing multi-country finance teams across Asia or emerging markets will enable effective regional oversight.
• Exceptional analytical skills combined with clear communication abilities are needed for stakeholder engagement.
• Fluency in English is mandatory
• Ability to manage complexity while driving integration across jurisdictions is important for seamless operations.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on an influential leadership role that shapes the future of an international group during its IPO journey-this is your moment

Apply today by clicking on the link below to begin your application process.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd

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