FINANCE MANAGER

MG GLOBAL ELITE SDN BHD; Kepala Batas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services firm in Kepala Batas, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to serve as the principal advisor to senior management. Responsibilities include managing financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, as well as overseeing team performance. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in finance management, strong analytical abilities, and familiarity with tools like Excel and Power BI. A commitment to ethical practices and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a finance manager or similar role.
• Experience in preparing and managing budgets.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal financial advisor to CEO and senior management.
• Prepare and manage annual and monthly budgets.
• Oversee financial reports and maintain dashboards.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budget Management

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Team Leadership

Education

Professional qualification in Finance

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Power BI

Job description

Act as the principal financial advisor to the CEO and senior management.

Support management in strategic decision-making, branch expansion, and investment initiatives.

Develop short-term and long-term financial plans for the Company.

2. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Control

Prepare and manage annual, quarterly, and monthly budgets.

Approve budgets for inventory purchases, marketing, and major expenditures.

Ensure OPEX and CAPEX are within approved targets.

Monitor daily and monthly cash flow.

3. Forecasting & Profit Optimization

Prepare company sales and profit forecasts.

Analyze forecast versus actual performance and recommend corrective actions.

Formulate strategies to improve profit margins and cost efficiency.

4. Financial Reporting & Management Dashboard

Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for the CEO and Board.

Oversee the preparation of P&L statements, cash flow statements, and financial performance summaries.

Develop and maintain financial dashboards (Excel / Google Sheets / Power BI).

5. Finance Operations & Governance

Control and approve payments, invoices, and major financial commitments.

Ensure efficient management of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).

Supervise internal audits and ensure accuracy of financial records.

Liaise with external accountants, auditors, SST and LHDN.

Control inventory procurement costs and operating expenses.

Analyze slow-moving inventory and propose clearance plans.

Evaluate marketing expenditure ROI and recommend improvements.

Identify financial and operational risks.

Establish internal controls and risk mitigation plans.

Ensure compliance with financial policies and statutory requirements.

Lead and develop the finance team.

Set KPIs and monitor team performance.

Foster a professional, ethical, and high-integrity work culture.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a finance manager?
• Do you have previous invoicing experience?
• How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?
• Which of the following accounting tasks are you familiar with?
• How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?