Finance Manager — Strategic Growth Partner

Eaton Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Malaysia, Selangor-based Finance Manager position leads the local finance team and partners with sales operations in KL/JB, reporting to the East Asia controller. The role covers all finance and accounting activities, ensuring tax compliance, contract reviews, and strategic financial support for commercial teams.

You will drive process improvements, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to sustain growth and operational

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of finance experience, with 5+ years at Financial Manager level.
• Experience in a distribution, import/export or product-related environment is advantageous.
• International experience is a plus; strong accounting and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• A. Lead Malaysia finance team and coordinate with GFSS for monthly close, forecasting, budgeting, reconciliations, and cash flow.
• B. Ensure compliance with local tax (VAT, WHT, CIT) and statutory reporting obligations.
• C. Act as strategic partner to commercial teams by reviewing bids, credit limits, risks, and pricing decisions; support contract terms.
• D. Review financial data for accuracy, transparency, and integrity of reporting.
• E. Implement and monitor GAAP, statutory requirements, and internal controls; support audits.
• F. Provide financial guidance to Commercial, SCM, and CSR; improve profitability and working capital.
• G. Present financial results and insights to leadership; monitor performance and corrective actions.
• H. Support planning, scenario analysis, and strategic initiatives for growth.
• I. Build capabilities across Finance, Supply Chain, and Customer Service; drive automation and controls.
• J. Participate in ad hoc finance projects, ERP upgrades, and corporate initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

SAP

Tax compliance

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eaton Malaysia, Selangor-based Finance Manager position leads the local finance team and partners with sales operations in KL/JB, reporting to the East Asia controller. The role covers all finance and accounting activities, ensuring tax compliance, contract reviews, and strategic financial support for commercial teams.

You will drive process improvements, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to sustain growth and operational