Finance Manager

Agensi Pekerjaan Great Pyramid Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Finance Manager in Petaling Jaya. This role involves managing financial operations, project costing, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with Malaysian regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, at least 4–7 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in project accounting and cost control. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the engineering division's financial leadership and support key projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 4–7 years of finance experience in relevant industries.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting and cost control.
• Proficient in accounting systems and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial statement preparation compliant with MFRS.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Maintain compliance with SST, corporate tax, EPF/SOCSO.
• Monitor project budgets and work closely with managers.
• Provide financial modelling for tenders and contracts.

Skills

Project accounting

Cost control practices

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Accounting systems proficiency

MS Excel expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the client

Our client is a global leader in prestressing technology, offering specialized civil engineering solutions such as post-tensioning, stay cables, bearings, expansion joints, heavy lifting and structural health monitoring. Leveraging over 50 years of expertise and a robust international network, the company supports infrastructure projects across highways, bridges, railways, buildings and energy facilities, enhancing safety, durability and performance.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Finance Manager to strengthen our clients financial leadership within the engineering division. The role involves managing financial operations, project costing and financial reporting, supporting engineering project teams with accurate financial insights, and ensuring compliance with Malaysian regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Reporting & Compliance

• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (MFRS compliant).
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis.
• Maintain statutory compliance including SST, corporate tax, EPF/SOCSO filings and audit readiness.

Project Finance & Cost Control

• Monitor project budgets and costs for engineering / construction / technical services.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure profitability tracking and cost optimization.
• Conduct project financial risk assessments and advise on cost recovery strategies.

Strategic Support

• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis for tenders, proposals, and contracts.
• Support senior leadership with insights on financial performance, ROI, and strategic planning.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with internal departments (engineering, procurement, operations) to align financial targets with project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA preferred).
• Minimum 4–7 years finance experience ideally within engineering, construction, manufacturing or EPC industries.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting and cost control practices.
• Excellent proficiency in accounting systems and MS Excel (ERP experience preferred).
• Strategic thinker with strong communication and leadership skills.