Finance Manager - Manufacturing

Mason & Co; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a Finance Leader in Ipoh, Malaysia. In this key role, you'll oversee financial operations including costing, compliance, and budgeting while managing a lean team. You'll ensure accurate reporting, lead significant financial processes, and drive operational excellence. This position offers a competitive salary of up to RM 13,000, with a supportive culture and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Attractive benefits

Structured training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant finance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, audits, and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience in costing, budgeting, payroll review, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Accounts, Costing, Payroll, and Office Administration functions.
• Ensure completion of monthly closings, financial statements, and internal reporting.
• Oversee costing operations and ensure compliance with MFRS and tax laws.

Skills

Leadership

Costing

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

About the company

This employer is a well-established manufacturer within the building material sector, with decades of presence in Malaysia and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable construction-related products.

About the job

This is a key leadership role within the Finance function, overseeing end-to-end financial operations with a strong emphasis on costing, compliance, budgeting, and internal controls. You will work closely with operational and corporate teams, while managing a lean Accounts and Costing team, providing guidance and driving them toward operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the Accounts, Costing, Payroll, and Office Administration functions
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly closings, financial statements, and internal reporting
• Oversee costing operations and review variance analysis in relation to budgets and operational performance
• Ensure compliance with MFRS, tax laws, and all statutory requirements including submissions to regulatory bodies
• Review and manage cash flow forecasts, payroll processes, and insurance computations
• Coordinate the preparation of annual operating and payroll budgets
• Liaise with internal/external auditors, tax agents, and statutory authorities (IRB, BNM, EPF, Customs, etc.)
• Contribute to system improvements, financial process enhancements, and ERP upgrades
• Support corporate finance assignments and act as the deputy to the Senior Finance Manager when required
• Promote compliance with company policies and maintain workplace safety and health protocols across finance operations

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree; professional certification (e.g. MIA, ACCA) is an advantage
• Minimum 8 years of relevant finance experience, preferably within manufacturing industry
• Hands-on experience in costing, budgeting, payroll review, and financial reporting
• Strong leadership experience, including managing unionised and long-serving team members
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, audit, and internal controls
• Proficient in communicating across departments; fluency in Mandarin or Chinese dialects is necessary for team coordination

What’s on offer:

• A high-impact finance leadership role in a stable and established manufacturing business
• Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits (basic salary up to RM 13,000)
• Supportive working culture with structured training and internal development opportunities