Finance Controller - ANI Malaysia

Abbott; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking a Finance Controller to oversee financial planning and control for its Nutrition business in Malaysia. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, along with professional certifications and significant experience in senior-level finance roles. This position demands strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities across various levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Minimum 10–15 years of senior-level finance/accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of cultural, political, and economic environments, especially in healthcare systems.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated managerial courage and decision-making capability.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage large data sets.
• Experience working in a matrix organization with strong negotiation and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control, planning, reporting, analysis, and cash flow management for the division.
• Monitor actual sales and margin performance, prepare commentary, and take timely action on variances.
• Manage operational finance functions including CDOH, inventory, and departmental expenses.
• Ensure accurate month-end processes and accounting entries.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure financial reporting integrity.
• Prepare Plan, RLBE’s, and other affiliate reviews with a critical assessment of assumptions.
• Provide analytical support to commercial teams on KPIs, distributor contracts, tenders, pricing, and parallel imports.
• Participate in business process enhancements, margin improvement initiatives, and financial effectiveness programs.
• Support compliance with local and corporate financial policies.
• Engage in key customer and distributor reviews, assessing creditworthiness.
• Support the Finance Director with day-to-day finance activities.

Job description

The Opportunity

This position is based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, within the Nutrition Division. The Nutrition Division is committed to improving lives through science-based nutrition products that support health and wellness across all stages of life.

As the Finance Controller, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing financial planning, control, and stewardship for the Malaysia Nutrition business. You will act as a strategic business partner, ensuring commercial activities and objectives are maximized and delivered effectively.

What You’ll Do

• Lead financial control, planning, reporting, analysis, and cash flow management for the division.
• Monitor actual sales and margin performance, prepare commentary, and take timely action on variances.
• Manage operational finance functions including CDOH, inventory, and departmental expenses.
• Ensure accurate month-end processes and accounting entries.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure financial reporting integrity.
• Prepare Plan, RLBE’s, and other affiliate reviews with critical assessment of assumptions.
• Provide analytical support to commercial teams on KPIs, distributor contracts, tenders, pricing, and parallel imports.
• Participate in business process enhancements, margin improvement initiatives, and financial effectiveness programs.
• Support compliance with local and corporate financial policies.
• Engage in key customer and distributor reviews, assessing creditworthiness.
• Support the Finance Director with day-to-day finance activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Minimum 10–15 years of senior-level finance/accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of cultural, political, and economic environments, especially in healthcare systems.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated managerial courage and decision-making capability.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage large data sets.
• Experience working in a matrix organization with strong negotiation and prioritization skills.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.