Financial Business Partner

Midea Building Technology (MBT); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

MBT Malaysia is seeking a hands-on Finance Lead to independently manage the company’s overall financial operations. You will liaise with APAC headquarters, oversee closing, budgeting, audits, and internal controls to drive profitability and compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in English (Mandarin a plus). You will partner with cross-functional teams to support business growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant financial work experience.
• Experience independently managing company finances preferred.
• Familiar with Malaysian accounting, tax, and financial compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly closing, assist with annual audits, and ensure compliance with MFRS and local tax regulations.
• Establish and improve internal controls to manage financial risks in contracts, payments, expenses, and daily operations.
• Coordinate with external auditors, handle tax filings, and manage government inspections and related matters.
• Lead annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, develop financial models, and track KPIs.
• Conduct variance analysis, identify business risks and opportunities, and propose improvements.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and monitoring, accounts receivable and customer credit, and optimize collection cycle.
• Support Country Manager and teams in business analysis covering revenue, gross margin, expenses, profit, and project profitability.
• Provide financial insights and data support for pricing, ROI evaluation, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with sales, supply chain, HR, and other teams to support growth and efficiency.
• Produce management reports and status of Malaysia to APAC headquarters.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Internal controls

Cash flow management

Business partner mindset

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Independently manage overall financial operations of Malaysia company, serving as key financial liaison between Malaysia and APAC headquarters.

Key responsibilities

Manage monthly closing, assist with annual audits, and ensure compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and local tax regulations

Establish and improve the internal control system to manage financial risks in contracts, payments, expenses, and daily operations

Coordinate with external auditors, handle tax filings, and manage government inspections and related matters

Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, develop financial models, and track the achievement of key business performance indicators

Conduct variance analysis, identify business risks and opportunities, and propose improvement recommendations

Manage cash flow forecasting and monitoring, accounts receivable and customer credit, and drive optimization of the collection cycle

Support the Country Manager and business teams in conducting business analysis covering revenue, gross margin, expenses, profit, and project profitability

Provide financial insights and data support to business decision-making, including pricing analysis, return on investment evaluation, and cost optimization proposals

Collaborate with sales, supply chain, human resources, and other teams to support business growth and operational efficiency improvements

Produce management reports and business analysis reports, reporting financial and operational status of Malaysia to APAC headquarters

About you

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

Minimum 5 years of relevant financial work experience

Experience independently managing company or business unit finances is preferred

Familiar with local Malaysian accounting, tax, and financial compliance requirements

Strong capabilities in financial analysis, budget management, accounting, cash flow management, and internal controls

Strong business acumen and Business Partner mindset, capable of working independently and solving problems

Proficient in English as a working language

Proficiency in Chinese is a plus