Finance Director (Public Listed Manufacturer)

Talent Recruit; Penang; On-site; MYR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruit is representing a public listed manufacturing group in Malaysia seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead group-wide financial planning, reporting, governance, tax, and treasury functions. You will partner with senior leadership to drive performance, ensure regulatory compliance, manage audits, and oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and risk controls across divisions.

The ideal candidate has strong strategic mindset, hands-on finance leadership, and a track

Qualifications

• Must have senior leadership experience in finance for a large organization.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Solid grasp of governance, tax, and treasury functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual group budgeting process across income statements, units, and corporate functions.
• Revise forecasts to support strategic decisions and monitor performance.
• Evaluate investment proposals for viability, risk, and funding needs.
• Present financial results and insights to senior management and auditors.
• Oversee tax planning, statutory reporting, and internal controls.

Job description

Finance Director (Public Listed Manufacturer)

About the job Finance Director (Public Listed Manufacturer)

Company Background

We are representing our client a public listed manufacturing group in Malaysia with a strong track record of growth and operational excellence. With diversified business segments and a solid presence in both local and international markets, the company continues to expand through innovation, strategic investments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Director to lead the full spectrum of financial management for a well-established public-listed group. This role will oversee group-wide financial planning, reporting, governance, tax, and treasury functions, while partnering closely with senior leadership to drive financial performance, compliance, and strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the annual group budgeting process covering income statements, business units, and corporate functions.
• Revise and update financial forecasts to support strategic decisions.
• Assess new investment proposals, including financial viability, risks, and funding requirements.
• Present group financial results and insights during senior management meetings.
• Review group consolidation worksheets and quarterly financial results.
• Oversee audited financial statements and liaise with auditors during interim and final audit cycles.
• Review monthly management financial reports for accuracy and relevance.
• Oversee corporate tax, deferred tax computations, tax returns, tax estimates, and tax planning.
• Review the annual report and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Ensure internal governance and SOP compliance, including approval of customer process applications and IT infrastructure requests.
• Approve purchase orders, payment requests, CAPEX forms, credit notes, and related financial approvals.
• Approve sales orders that exceed credit limits or credit terms.
• Review insurance coverage for company assets and coordinate claims with relevant departments.
• Review tenancy, contract, and agreement documentation.
• Monitor debtors ageing, non-moving stock ageing, and collaborate with relevant teams on resolutions.
• Assess expected credit loss (ECL) and determine necessary provisions.
• Coordinate annual stock take, assess variances, and approve stock adjustments.
• Review internal audit reports and ensure closure of findings.

Treasury, Banking & External Relations

• Review and evaluate banking facilities documentation.#