Commercial Finance Manager

Salus Aviation; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager in George Town, Malaysia. In this pivotal role, you'll drive financial performance across the MRO and operational divisions, ensure compliance with IFRS, and lead a small finance team. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of accounting experience in complex environments, strong leadership skills, and holds a Chartered Accountant qualification. This permanent full-time position offers excellent benefits, including a $500 healthcare card and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Permanent full-time work

$500 Employee Benefits card

Free Parking

Holiday Home access

Volunteering time for charities

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a complex, multi-entity accounting environment.
• Experience in senior leadership roles with executive collaboration.
• Chartered Accountant with Big 4 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate monthly account postings and ensure internal controls.
• Support financial reporting compliance with IFRS standards.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff.

Skills

Accounting or financial management experience

Leadership roles

Chartered Accountant

Analytical techniques

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or commercial

Job description

We are a proudly NZ owned rotorcraft and general aviation business. With bases in Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown, South Africa and the USA we offer full maintenance, repair and overhaul services, design and modification, parts supply and aircraft sales and leasing. We are a company that is continuously developing our people, expanding our capability and supporting the aviation industry globally.

We are dedicated to living “Excellence at Altitude” in all we do. Our teams operate in line with our culture pillars of Humanity, Transparency, Capability and Reliability that create a strong foundation for success. We believe Every Part Matters and it’s extremely important that the talent we attract and retain form part of this and are connected to the way we work.

About the Role

The Commercial Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the financial performance and commercial effectiveness of Salus Aviation’s MRO and operational divisions. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role ensures robust financial management and governance across accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, and audit processes, while providing strategic commercial insights to support business growth. A key focus of this position is to lead the development of business plans, budgets, and financial models that support commercial initiatives and operational strategies within the MRO environment.

Leading a small finance team, the Commercial Finance Manager ensures the effective delivery of day-to-day financial functions while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate monthly processes for posting and the closing of accounts and ensuring all internal controls are maintained and deadlines met.
• Support the Finance Director to ensure financial reporting is compliant with IFRS accounting standards.
• Lead Audit Information Advisor – drive audit completion in a timely manner and respond to relevant Audit queries.
• Ensure tax postings are completed to a high standard and statutory tax requirements, including preparation of returns, are met in accordance with Group Tax.
• Report on monthly cashflow in line with accounting Standards.
• Produce Treasury reports on a monthly basis.
• Manage the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff.
• Responsible for Daily cashflow forecasting of the business units and the group, ensuring that working capital funds are sufficient to meet business needs and reviewing and authorising all bank payments.

You ideally will have/be:

• 6+ years accounting or financial management experience within a complex, multi-entity, multi territory environment.
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles with business partnering at executive and board level.
• Chartered Accountant (member of NZICA, CPA or international equivalent) with at least four years PQE, preferably with Big 4 experience.
• Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or commercial.
• Good technical knowledge of taxation.
• Strong consolidation and statutory reporting experience.
• A strong repertoire of analytical techniques, particularly with regards to revenue, gross margin, yields, operating efficiency and non-financial measures.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and a sound understanding of complex commercial environments and contracts with a focus on profitability.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• An understanding of the global aviation industry is preferred.
• Ability to lead and gain confidence of others.
• Self-starter and confidence in navigating the unknown.
• Highly developed verbal, written and presentation skills.

What we can offer you:

• Permanent full-time work, Monday to Friday
• $500 Employee Benefits card (Extraordinary) from three months service for healthcare
• Celebrations on Birthdays and Anniversaries
• South Auckland location with Free Parking
• Holiday Home access via Marram Trust
• Humanity Time – Volunteering time for charities
• Ongoing professional development to extend your knowledge and skills. (Part 147 Training Organisation)
• Work in a highly motivated team focused on “Excellence at Altitude”
• A challenging and rewarding aviation career

If this is an opportunity you would like to explore further and you could see yourself working in this role, please Apply now!

Please note: you need to be living in New Zealand and already have the right to work in New Zealand and will be required to undergo and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests.

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