Finance Manager

Wipro Unza (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee management accounts and statutory reporting. This role involves leading group consolidation, audits, and financial planning processes while acting as a strategic partner to sales and marketing teams. Candidates should have at least 5 years in a managerial finance role, proficiency in SAP, and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential. Benefits include medical, education support, and more.

Benefits

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Education support

Loans

Dental

Parking

Vision Insurance Coverage

Bonus

Sports (Badminton)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managerial role in Finance with managing complex accounting functions.
• Hands-on expertise in SAP is a must.
• Experience in FMCG organization with automation and digital transformation projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of management and statutory accounts and ensure timely reporting.
• Lead group consolidation, statutory audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Deliver monthly management reporting and conduct variance analysis.
• Lead annual operating plan process, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Act as strategic partner to sales and marketing monitoring trade promotions.

Skills

Managerial role in Finance

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

SAP expertise

Financial analysis

FMCG experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Certified Accountant or Professional Qualification (ACCA, MIA, CPA)

Job description

Oversee the preparation of management and statutory accounts and ensure timely reporting to various stakeholders in compliance with Malaysia regulatory and Group reporting framework.

Lead group consolidation, statutory audits, taxation, regulatory reporting and support internal audits.

Deliver insightful monthly management reporting, conduct detailed variance analysis, explaining key drivers of business performance to senior stakeholders.

Lead the annual operating plan process, including budgeting and forecasting activities to ensure robust financial planning across all business units.

Preparation of presentation deck for quarterly business review, annual operating plan.

Business Partnership

Act as strategic partner to sales and marketing leaders – monitoring trade promotions and marketing spending, return‑on‑investment analyses to maximise commercial outcomes.

Monitor gross margin and operating profit performance by product category, recommending targeted actions to enhance profitability across the portfolio.

Robust controls over promotional claims, trade liabilities, inventory obsolescence and accruals.

System, Data, Digital Finance

Improve data quality, speed of close and reports automation.

Identify high‑impact areas for automation and oversee end‑to‑end RPA implementation, from planning to execution.

Leverage BI, analytics and AI‑driven insights for decision support.

Lead and support finance transformation and process standardization initiatives.

Leadership & Talent Management

Lead, coach and develop finance team and build strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Foster a culture of accountability, agility and continuous improvement.

Support succession planning and capability building.

Requirement

Minimum 5 years managerial role in Finance with proven ability in managing complex accounting functions; Hands‑on expertise in SAP is a must.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Finance, Certified Accountant or Professional Qualification such as ACCA, MIA, CPA.

Experience in FMCG organization with AI‑driven RPA implementation and digital transformation projects is an added advantage.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Core Competencies

• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Deep understanding of FMCG value chain
• Technological innovation and adaptability
• Proactive, self‑driven attitude and ability to operate independently under tight timelines.

Unlock job insights

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?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a finance manager?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Financial Planning Manager?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Financial Reporting Manager?
• Have you completed a professional qualification in accounting?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Financial Management Manager?

Perks and benefits: Medical, Miscellaneous allowance, Education support, Loans, Dental, Parking, Vision Insurance Coverage, Bonus, Sports (Badminton).