Chief Financial Officer

Job responsibilities:

a. Financial Strategy & Leadership

·       Develop and execute financial strategies that support business growth and international expansion plans.

·       Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial modelling.

·       Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board.

b. Financial Operations & Controls

·       Oversee accounting, treasury, tax, audit, and regulatory compliance.

·       Strengthen internal controls aligned with local and international best practices.

·       Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting (IFRS/GAAP).

·       Drive cost optimisation and improve operational efficiency.

c. Manufacturing Finance & Cost Management

·       Lead costing, BOM review, inventory management, WIP control, and production variance analysis.

·       Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement to improve plant cost efficiency.

·       Evaluate CAPEX projects, conduct ROI analysis, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

d. Cross-National Financial Management

·       Manage financial coordination for joint ventures, international partners, and overseas-related projects.

·       Handle cross-border financial matters such as transfer pricing, FX exposures, and consolidation.

·       Support governance and audit requirements involving international stakeholders.

e. Strategic Business Partnering

·       Provide financial insights to support expansion plans, joint ventures, partnerships, and risk management.

·       Support digital transformation initiatives, including ERP enhancements and data-driven decision-making.

·       Represent Finance in executive-level discussions and business reviews.

·       Conduct financial due diligence, valuation, feasibility studies and deal structuring.

·       Coordinate with investment bankers, legal advisers, and regulatory parties.

f. Leadership & Team Development

·       Build and lead a high-performing finance team across accounting, FP&A, treasury, and costing functions.

·       Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

·       Strengthen the finance team's capabilities to support future international growth.

g. Tax Management

·  Ensure compliance with Malaysian tax laws (LHDN) and manage tax planning strategies.

·  Oversee SST/GST-related matters depending on requirements.

·  Liaise with tax agents and advisors.

h.   Risk Management & Corporate Governance

·  Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.

·  Oversee enterprise risk management (ERM) and ensure compliance with governance standards.

·  Work with Audit Committee and Risk Committee on governance matters.

Qualifications & Requirements

a. Education

·       Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

·       Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or CMA are highly preferred.

b. Experience

·       Minimum 12–18 years of progressive financial leadership experience.

·       At least 8 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably electronics, industrial, or automotive.

·       Proven experience in cross-national business environments, including joint ventures, international partnerships, or multi-country coordination.

·       Strong background in financial planning, manufacturing costing, and business expansion support.

c. Skills & Competencies

·       Solid knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, taxation, treasury, and corporate governance.

·       Strong expertise in manufacturing finance: costing, WIP, inventory management, BOM analysis.

·       Excellent communication and leadership skills to work with local and overseas stakeholders.

·       High integrity, analytical mindset, and strong business acumen.

·       Ability to navigate complex, evolving environments and support international growth.