Chief Financial Officer

PositiveLinks Asia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving manufacturing company is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial leadership roles, particularly within manufacturing, and will be responsible for overseeing financial management, risk mitigation, and building a high-performing finance team. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential as the CFO will interact with the CEO and board members to ensure financial health and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role.
• Strong understanding of IPO processes and regulations.
• Hands-on experience in costing analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management including budgeting and forecasting.
• Lead financial due diligence for IPO readiness.

Skills

Influencing and relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

We're on the lookout for a strategic Chief Financial Officer to helm the financial ship of a thriving manufacturing company.

If you're a financial professional with a passion for driving success in the manufacturing realm, this is your chance to steer our financial strategy to new heights!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with growth objectives and IPO readiness.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the CEO and board on financial matters.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management.
• Lead financial due diligence for IPO readiness and collaborate with legal and external advisors.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Manage capital structure, optimize fund utilization, and build relationships with financial institutions.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Communicate financial performance, forecasts, and strategic initiatives to stakeholders.
• Evaluate and implement financial systems and enhance existing systems for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards, preparing necessary disclosures.

Key Requirements

• Influencing and relationship management skills.
• Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role, preferably in a manufacturing or metal fabrication company.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of IPO processes and regulations.
• Hands-on experience in costing analysis (particularly with large SKU volumes and fragmented data).
• Expertise in financial operations, process improvement, and system implementation.
• Familiarity with purchasing systems, procurement cost control, and optimization.
• Ability to independently analyze large sets of financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder communication at board/CEO level.
• This opportunity is available to individuals authorized to work in Malaysia.

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