Chief Financial Officer

Confidential; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Finance Leader to oversee the bank’s financial strategy, reporting, and control environment. You will partner with the CEO and executive team to drive sustainable growth, value creation, and robust risk management.

The role requires leading a Finance function, ensuring regulatory compliance, governance excellence and strategic decision support. Strong leadership, integrity and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified with a recognised accounting qualification and/or a relevant degree.
• Extensive finance experience in banking/financial services with senior leadership exposure.
• Experience in financial strategy, reporting, budgeting, financial control, regulatory compliance and enterprise-wide management.
• Strong understanding of regulatory environment, standards, risk, governance for financial institutions.
• Ability to translate financial insights into strategic business recommendations.
• Executive presence, commercial acumen and stakeholder management with the Board/CEO.
• Proven track record in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity with prudent balance of commercial objectives and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and annual budgets aligned with strategic priorities.
• Oversee financial reporting, accounting controls and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain robust financial policies, controls and systems for integrity and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory obligations and governance standards.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support executive decisions.
• Engage regulators, auditors, investors and key stakeholders effectively.
• Identify opportunities for sustainable growth and cost optimisation.
• Drive finance transformation and process improvements with technology.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Finance team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Financial planning

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Governance

Risk management

Team leadership

Business partnering

Education

Professional accounting qualification or degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Bank’s overall financial performance, financial governance and control environment, while supporting sustainable business growth and long-term value creation.

Lead the Finance function to ensure strong financial stewardship, effective resource allocation, robust financial reporting and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive business strategy, financial sustainability, operational efficiency and sound risk management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Financial Strategy & Business Performance: Lead the development and execution of financial strategies, annual budgets and long-term business plans, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s strategic priorities and financial objectives.
2. 2. Financial Reporting & Governance: Oversee financial reporting, management accounting and financial control to ensure accuracy, integrity, timeliness and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
3. 3. Financial Management & Control: Establish and maintain robust financial policies, controls, processes and systems to safeguard the organisation’s financial integrity and strengthen operational effectiveness.
4. 4. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements, statutory obligations and internal governance standards, while promoting a strong risk and control culture.
5. 5. Business Partnership & Decision Support: Provide strategic financial insights, performance analysis and recommendations to support executive decision-making, business planning and resource allocation.
6. 6. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators, external auditors, investors and other key stakeholders to support the Bank’s financial and business objectives.
7. 7. Business Growth & Value Creation: Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for sustainable growth, revenue optimisation, cost efficiency and improved financial performance.
8. 8. Finance Transformation & Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement, process optimisation and the effective use of technology to enhance the Finance function’s efficiency, effectiveness and strategic contribution.
9. 9. Leadership & Talent Development: Lead and develop a high-performing Finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration, professional excellence and a strong performance culture.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. 1. A recognised professional accounting qualification and/or a relevant degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
2. 2. Significant experience in Finance within banking or the broader financial services industry, including substantial exposure to senior leadership responsibilities.
3. 3. Demonstrated experience in financial strategy, financial reporting, budgeting, financial control, regulatory compliance and enterprise-wide financial management.
4. 4. Strong understanding of the regulatory environment, accounting standards, risk management and governance requirements applicable to financial institutions.
5. 5. Proven ability to translate financial insights into strategic business recommendations and drive sustainable financial and operational performance.
6. 6. Strong executive presence, commercial acumen and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with the Board, CEO and senior leadership team.
7. 7. Demonstrated track record in leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams and driving organisational improvements.
8. 8. Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
9. 9. Strong integrity, sound judgement and the ability to balance commercial objectives with prudent risk management and regulatory expectations. Track record of meeting progressive performance targets.