Finance Business Partner

Hirehub; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Johor Bahru seeks a Financial Manager to oversee financial management for electromechanical EPC projects. The role includes budgeting, compliance monitoring, and developing financial models. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree, and strong financial analytical skills, with a willingness to travel as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management, 3 years in project finance roles.
• Deep knowledge of construction contract accounting standards and industry tax policies.
• Experience managing finances for large-scale EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop project budgets and financial reporting.
• Lead financial accounting for EPC projects.
• Monitor project cash flow and compliance.

Skills

Financial management

Financial modeling

Cost analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Electromechanical Engineering

Intermediate Accountant certification

CPA/CMA

Tools

ERP systems

Financial analysis tools

Job description

Company Background:

A leading manufacturer of prefabricated modular data center solutions, specialize in the data center and power systems industry. With R&D facilities and high-end manufacturing plants, it delivers innovative solutions for hyperscale data center projects globally. The company is located in Johor Bahru, and the actual working location is subject to the project.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop an in-depth understanding of the electromechanical EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) business model and participate in full-cycle project management, providing decision-making support from a financial perspective.
2. Collaborate with project teams to develop project budgets, cost control checkpoints, and profitability targets, ensuring alignment between financial goals and business strategy.
3. Produce regular business analysis reports to identify risks such as cost overruns and margin fluctuations, and offer optimization recommendations.
4. Lead the end-to-end financial accounting for EPC projects, including contract revenue recognition, cost aggregation, project settlement, and tax planning.
5. Monitor project cash flow, coordinate funding plans, and ensure compliance and efficiency in key areas such as project payment collection and supplier disbursements.
6. Build financial models for projects, evaluating key investment metrics such as ROI and NPV.
7. Provide performance evaluation indicators for various departments involved in the project.
8. Establish a cost database for electromechanical engineering, analyzing cost drivers such as equipment procurement, labor, and subcontracting to optimize cost structure.
9. Supervise compliance throughout project execution to ensure adherence to accounting standards, industry policies, and internal control requirements.
10. Drive business process digitalization (e.g., ERP system optimization) to improve financial and operational data flow efficiency.
11. Develop standardized financial control manuals and training mechanisms tailored to EPC project characteristics.

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Electromechanical Engineering; holds Intermediate Accountant certification. CPA/CMA preferred.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management, with at least 3 years in financial BP or project finance roles within engineering companies (electromechanical/construction preferred).
3. Familiar with full-process financial management of EPC projects, with deep knowledge of construction contract accounting standards (or the new revenue standard) and industry-specific tax policies.
4. Proficient in financial modeling and data analysis tools; experienced with ERP systems used in the EPC industry.
5. Strong understanding of finance-business integration logic; capable of quickly analyzing the cost structure and profit drivers of electromechanical engineering projects.
6. Excellent cross-functional communication skills and ability to solve problems under pressure.
7. Experience managing finances for large-scale EPC projects (e.g., municipal works, industrial plants, renewable energy stations, data center construction).
8. Willingness to travel to locations such as Malaysia, Spain, and others as required.

Salary Range: RM15000