Finance Manager

Great Pyramid; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineering solutions is seeking a Finance Manager to strengthen financial leadership within the engineering division in Selangor, Malaysia. Responsibilities include managing financial operations, overseeing budgeting and financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with Malaysian regulations. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience in finance, preferably within the engineering or construction sectors, and possess strong leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to contribute strategically to project success.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis.
• Monitor project budgets and costs for engineering and construction services.

Skills

Project accounting and cost control

Financial analysis

Leadership skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA

Tools

Accounting systems

ERP software

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.