Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure company is seeking a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to enhance financial governance and performance across the Group. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of finance experience, particularly in energy or regulated industries, and will support the CFO in executing the financial strategy. Responsibilities include financial leadership, reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. This is a senior-level role that requires strong leadership and strategic decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, senior management level.
• Prior experience in energy, utilities, or regulated industries preferred.
• Experience in a public listed company or GLC environment.

Responsibilities

• Support CFO in developing and executing financial strategy.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance.
• Strengthen financial governance frameworks and risk management.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic decision-making

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Governance compliance

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, MIA)

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Job description

Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO)

Our client is an established energy infrastructure business transitioning its portfolio toward lower‑carbon and renewable solutions, while optimising legacy assets and pursuing selective regional growth.

The Deputy CFO is responsible for strengthening financial governance, performance management, capital discipline, and stakeholder confidence, and ensuring robust financial operations and regulatory compliance across the Group. The role acts as a key partner to the CFO and senior management, driving financial excellence, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring continuity of leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Support the CFO in developing and executing the Group’s financial strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision‑making, investments, and business transformation initiatives.
• Act as a key advisor to the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.

2. Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee group financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and high‑quality financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and PLC obligations.
• Review and challenge business unit financial performance, ensuring accountability and cost discipline.

3. Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Strengthen financial governance frameworks, internal controls, and risk management practices across the Group.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and Bursa Malaysia requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, and ensure effective remediation of audit findings.

4. Treasury, Funding & Capital Management

• Support treasury activities including cash flow management, funding structures, banking relationships, and covenant monitoring.
• Assist in capital allocation, debt management, refinancing exercises, and financial risk management.
• Contribute to the evaluation of financing options for projects, investments, and capital expenditure.

5. Stakeholder & Board Support

• Support the CFO in engagements with the Board, Audit Committee, regulators, auditors, lenders, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare and review board papers, financial reports, and presentations for senior governance forums.
• Act as a key point of continuity and escalation in the CFO’s absence.

6. People & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop senior finance leaders and teams across the Group.
• Build a strong finance talent pipeline with an emphasis on professionalism, integrity, and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement, digitalisation, and process optimisation within the finance function.

Key Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, with significant exposure at senior management or group finance level.
• Prior experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, asset‑intensive, or regulated industries is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in a public listed company (PLC) and/or GLC environment, with strong governance and compliance exposure.
• Track record in financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA, CPA, MIA or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

Competencies

• Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to balance strategic and operational.
• High integrity, sound judgement, and strong governance mindset.
• Ability to engage credibly with Board members, regulators, auditors, and financial institutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people development capabilities.