Finance Manager Manufacturing Transformation

BERJAYA CKE; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a skilled Finance Manager to lead the finance function at their facility in Nilai. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, governance, and ERP implementation while managing a high-performance finance team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in manufacturing finance, a relevant degree, and professional qualifications like ACCA or CPA. Offering a competitive salary and career growth opportunities, this position promises significant influence on business performance and governance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career growth

Exposure to ERP implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Own the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting.
• Oversee the full fixed asset lifecycle.

Skills

Financial reporting

Governance

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or CPA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Finance Manager (Manufacturing | Transformation Role)

Location: Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: RM12,000 – RM15,000 (Negotiable based on experience)

We are a leading commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer in Malaysia, with over 45 years of proven industry experience and a strong market presence locally and regionally.

As part of our next growth phase, we are strengthening our governance, systems, and financial processes to align with multinational standards. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in building a scalable, best-in-class finance function within a stable and well-established manufacturing business.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to lead the finance function at our manufacturing facility in Nilai. This is a hands-on leadership role with strong ownership, visibility, and influence on business performance.

The role is ideal for a strong Finance Manager or high-potential finance professional who enjoys transformation, system enhancement, and partnering closely with operations and management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting, Governance & Consolidation

• Own the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records, including general ledger review, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting, including preparation of management accounts and group consolidated financial statements.
• Prepare and review financial analysis, reporting schedules, and variance explanations for management.
• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies, while progressively strengthening governance in line with MNC best practices.
• Coordinate and support external audits and resolve audit findings.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, internal controls, and reporting frameworks.

Fixed Asset & Inventory Governance

• Oversee the full fixed asset lifecycle, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, write-offs, and physical verification.
• Strengthen fixed asset controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and costing across all inventory categories.
• Monitor and manage slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory in collaboration with Operations and Supply Chain teams.
• Lead periodic physical inventory counts and resolve discrepancies.
• Enhance asset and inventory governance to support scalability and operational excellence.

ERP & Finance Transformation

• Play a key role in ERP implementation and finance system enhancements for manufacturing entities.
• Drive process standardization, data integrity, and reporting consistency across multiple legal entities in Malaysia.
• Act as the Finance subject matter expert during system design, testing, training, and post-go-live support.
• Identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, and efficiency improvements.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, building a disciplined and high-performance finance function.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner to Plant Management and Senior leadership.
• Support strategic initiatives, cost optimization, and capital expenditure evaluations.
• Perform additional assignments and transformation projects as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance experience, with Manufacturing / Plant finance exposure strongly preferred.
• Experience in companies undergoing system, process, or governance transformation will be highly valued.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP exposure is an advantage).
• Experience in audit coordination and group consolidation is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Willing to be based on-site in Nilai.

Why Join Us

• Join a market leader with over 45 years of stability and reputation.
• Play a key role in a company transitioning towards MNC standards.
• High ownership, visibility, and impact at the Plant and Management level.
• Exposure to ERP implementation and finance transformation.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and long-term career growth.