Finance Director

Bell Ward; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Ward in Malaysia is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function and shape the company’s financial strategy.

You will oversee financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, and internal controls, and collaborate with auditors, regulators, and senior management.

The role requires a CPA/ACCA/CIMA and 20+ years in the consumer industry, with strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree with professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA) required.
• 20+ years in the Consumer industry.
• Commercial mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and strategic leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the finance function, building a results-driven team culture.
• Set short- and long-term goals, policies, and operating procedures aligned with strategy.
• Direct finance operations: reporting, treasury, credit control, and accounts.
• Oversee corporate reporting, boards papers, and consolidated reports.
• Ensure internal controls, cash flow management, and banking relationships.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Drive efficiency and financial performance through process improvements.
• Review and approve all financial contracts and commitments.
• Collaborate with auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders for compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Creative thinking

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Integrity

Education

Bachelor degree

CPA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Our clients, a prominent leader in their industry, is currently seeking a Finance Director. This role will oversee and drive the financial health and strategic direction of the business operations in Malaysia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership to the finance function, building a results-driven team culture focused on governance, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Establish and implement short- and long-term departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures aligned with the organisation’s overall business strategy.
• Direct the full spectrum of finance operations, including Financial Reporting, Corporate Reporting, Credit Control, Treasury, and Accounts, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee corporate reporting functions, ensuring the timely preparation of management reports, board papers, and consolidated financial reports to support executive decision-making.
• Safeguard financial integrity through robust internal controls, prudent cash flow management, and effective oversight of credit, vendor, and banking relationships.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, business plans, and performance targets.
• Drive operational efficiency and financial performance by monitoring key finance metrics, implementing best practices, and championing continuous process improvements.
• Review and approve all agreements concerning financial obligations, including contracts for products or services and other commitments requiring allocation of financial resources.
• Collaborate with senior management, auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders to ensure transparent financial governance and compliance with statutory and corporate requirements.

Key Requirements:

• Min degree, CPA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
• Min 20 years of working experience within Consumer industry.
• Commercially driven professional with exceptional problem-solving and creative skills, capable of exercising sound judgment and making well-informed decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
• Strong interpersonal & stakeholder management skills with good business acumen & strategic thinking.
• Highly-motivated, results-oriented, and forward-thinking leader/team player with good work ethic, credibility, and sense of integrity

Company Registration No. : 1080098-P (JTK License No : JTKSM 427)