Finance Manager

Imagine what you could do here at Lee's Frozen Food, where fresh ideas rise into extraordinary products that champion food equality for every Malaysian. Lee's was born in 1962 when a couple welcomed their communities to their Kuala Lumpur shop, and has since grown to welcome over millions of customers in multiple countries in South East Asia. Every day, our leeders (don't just manage daily operations) – they create a kind of wonder that transform how communities access affordable to good food at great price. Join Lee's, and help us leave the world tastier and more equitable than we found it.

The Difference You Will Make:

As a Finance Manager, you'll be a vital part of our trusted finance team, shaping the financial future of Lee's Frozen Food to support our mission of food equality. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging financial expertise, strategic planning, and the latest technology, including artificial intelligence, to drive growth and ensure affordable food reaches millions. Your work will support new market expansions and help maintain financial stability while keeping our commitment to accessible, high-quality food.

Mission Food Equality requirements

• Putting customer first by thinking and acting as a customer and working backwards to create the best customer experience
• Ability to work under conditions of uncertainty in a fast growth, sometimes ever changing and complex environment and comfortable acting with minimal planning, direction, and supervision.
• Seasoned and strategic multitasker, with a hands-on approach and outside-the-box mentality.
• Fast executor and learner, with strong commitments focus on deriving results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Financial Planning and Analysis: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, providing insights to support decision-making across the company.
• Ensure Financial Stability: Monitor financial performance, ensuring financial health as we expand into new markets and regions.
• Strategic Business Partnering: Work with department heads to provide financial advice, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support growth.
• Manage Financial Operations: Oversee cash flow management, financial reporting, and compliance with financial regulations.
• Improve Financial Processes: Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost efficiency while maintaining financial controls.
• Risk Management: Evaluate financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring long-term growth.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Chartered Accountant certification is preferred.
• 7–8+ years of relevant finance experience, preferably within the food industry or retail.
• 3–5 years of proven managerial experience.
• Experience driving strategic financial projects in high-growth or dynamic environments.
• Demonstrated experience streamlining processes and improving financial forecasting systems.
• Proven track record of working effectively in fast-paced, evolving business settings.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Expertise in Excel and financial software.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial insights to senior leadership.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Mandarin speaker preferred to effectively collaborate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• High attention to detail, self-motivated, and able to thrive in ambiguity.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A deep passion for food equality and making affordable, nutritious food accessible to all.