APAC Regional Commercial Finance Manager

Ambition; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational chemical manufacturing company in Selangor is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance commercial decision-making through strategic insights. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of finance experience and be proficient in advanced financial modeling and stakeholder management. This role involves leading financial planning and collaborating closely with commercial teams to drive business profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of finance experience, with at least 3 years in a commercial or business partnering role.
• Proven experience in a B2B environment such as manufacturing, distribution, technology, or services.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic finance business partner to commercial and operational teams.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Analyse business performance and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic insights

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICAEW)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

About Our Client

This company is a well-established multinational organisation within the chemical manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic finance business partner to commercial and operational teams.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes across business units.
• Analyse business performance, customer profitability, and sales pipeline to identify growth and efficiency opportunities.
• Provide commercial insights on pricing models, tenders, and contract negotiations.
• Develop financial models to support new business cases, product launches, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor key financial metrics, including revenue, gross margins, and ROI, providing actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to ensure financial targets are aligned with business goals.
• Manage month-end reporting, variance analysis, and management presentations.
• Continuously improve financial processes, reporting tools, and systems to enhance data accuracy and speed of delivery.

The successful candidate would be a key part in shaping commercial decisions, supporting pricing and margin strategies, and delivering data-driven insights that enhance business profitability and growth.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICAEW) preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of finance experience, with at least 3 years in a commercial or business partnering role.
• Proven experience in a B2B environment such as manufacturing, distribution, technology, or services.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) is advantageous.

To apply, please click "APPLY NOW" or email Jared Tan at [e-mail]. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.