CFO (GLC)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia, on behalf of a premier Kuala Lumpur property development and construction group, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to steer financial strategy and drive expansion. You will partner with the GCEO and Board to optimize capital allocation, treasury, and performance across the group.

Lead corporate planning, governance, risk management, and M&A initiatives, delivering strong financial control and stakeholder value in a dynamic growth environment.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years total experience with at least 5 years in senior management or C‑suite roles.
• Proven track record in Property Development or Construction preferred.
• Strong leadership, integrity, and stakeholder engagement required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of long‑term financial strategy, funding models, cash flow governance.
• Provide finance counsel to GCEO and Board on performance, growth, and investments.
• Drive financial transformation, planning capability, and process improvements.
• Oversee group reporting, budgeting, expenditure analysis, and financial projections.
• Manage treasury, debt portfolios, banking relations, and capital funding readiness.
• Lead M&A evaluations, risk assessments, and portfolio diversification.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CIMA/MIA/ICAEW/MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a highly established and prestigious property development and construction group headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. Known for driving large-scale commercial, residential, and strategic infrastructure developments, they are currently seeking a high-caliber Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial stewardship, drive corporate expansion, and lead overall group financial strategy.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), the CFO will serve as a vital commercial partner to executive management and the Board of Directors. You will oversee the Group's financial health, treasury, corporate planning, capital allocation, risk management, and strategic M&A/joint-venture initiatives to ensure long-term commercial sustainability and shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Corporate Planning

• Financial Strategy: Lead the development and execution of the Group’s long-term financial strategy, funding models, reserve planning, and cash flow governance.

• C‑Suite & Board Advisory: Provide sound financial and commercial advice to the GCEO and Board of Directors on financial performance, growth strategies, and key investment decisions.

• Financial Transformation: Drive business improvement, financial digitalization, and process enhancement to elevate planning capabilities and operational control.

2. Financial Management, Treasury & Performance

• Financial Reporting & Governance: Take overall ownership of group-wide financial reporting, annual budgeting, expenditure analysis, and financial projections.

• Treasury & Capital Raising: Oversee group liquidity, debt portfolios, banking relationships, and capital funding readiness to support active project developments.

• Cost Optimization: Promote strict financial discipline, optimal asset utilization, and resource allocation across all functional divisions.

3. Corporate Finance, Investments & M&A

• Investment Evaluation: Lead financial evaluations, risk assessments, and return analysis for new business initiatives, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and M&A opportunities.

• Commercialization: Support organizational growth by executing portfolio diversification and commercialization strategies.

4. Governance and Risk Compliance

• Risk & Controls: Enhance internal financial controls, enterprise risk management strategies, and regulatory compliance policies.

• Statutory Compliance: Ensure total adherence to statutory, accounting, legal, and taxation requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education:

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

  • Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, MIA, ICAEW) or an MBA is highly desirable.

• Experience:

  • 15 to 20 years of total working experience, with at least 5 years in a senior managerial or C‑suite capacity.

  • Proven track record within the Property Development or Construction industry is highly preferred.

• Key Competencies:

  • Proven expertise in securing and managing capital funding initiatives.

  • Demonstrated background in portfolio diversification, commercialization strategies, and business performance monitoring.

  • Exceptional leadership grounded in high integrity, ethics, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

What is on Offer

• C‑suite executive leadership role directly shaping the strategic growth of a premier property developer.

• Competitive executive compensation package, performance incentives, and career exposure.

• A collaborative, dynamic environment driven by values and long-term vision.

(Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted).

skills

Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Leadership, Managing Stakeholders and Shareholders

qualifications

Bachelor Degree and above

education

Bachelor Degree