Finance Manager

Gateway Search; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Search is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and business partnering with senior leadership. You will drive the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-term planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will manage monthly reports, financial analysis, and governance, while mentoring a high-performing finance team and ensuring robust controls and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/CIMA preferred.
• 8+ years of finance experience including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong FP&A, budgeting, reporting, and controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
• Present monthly management reports and business insights to senior leadership.
• Monitor variances and drive corrective actions to improve results.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Engineering.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Management reporting

Financial controls

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/CIMA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing player in the advanced manufacturing sector, seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and business partnering activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and partnering with senior leadership to drive business performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports, financial analysis, and business performance insights.
• Monitor budget performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions to improve financial results.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Engineering teams to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Manage operating and capital expenditure budgets while driving cost optimization initiatives.
• Develop financial models, investment appraisals, and business cases for strategic projects.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities, statutory reporting and audit coordination.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting automation, and operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or CIMA is highly preferred.
• At least 8 years of finance experience, including 3 years in a Finance Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, management reporting, and financial controls.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, electronics, renewable energy, automotive, or other capital-intensive industries will be highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial mindset with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and business partnering skills.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and financial modelling experience.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a high-growth organization with ambitious expansion plans.
• Partner directly with senior leadership across multiple business functions.
• Lead meaningful finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Competitive remuneration package with strong career development opportunities.

If you're looking to take the next step in your finance leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.