Financial Controller

Charterhouse Partnership; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse Partnership in Kuala Lumpur seeks a seasoned finance leader to oversee the finance function and drive planning, reporting and governance across the business.

You will lead fundraising, manage external partners, and partner with the CEO and leadership team on strategy and capital allocation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or related discipline; ACCA/CPA/CA preferred.
• 10–15 years of relevant finance experience with senior leadership.
• Experience in end-to-end finance function management.
• Experience in fundraising, debt or equity financing.
• Experience in project finance or capital-intensive sectors.
• Exposure to data centres, real estate, telecom, utilities or infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the entire finance function, ensuring effective financial management across the business.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes with accurate reporting.
• Establish and strengthen financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and other professional service providers.

Skills

End-to-end finance leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CA preferred

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Controllership

• Lead and oversee the entire finance function, ensuring effective financial management across the business.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Establish and strengthen financial policies, procedures and internal control frameworks.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, corporate secretarial firms and other professional service providers.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Analyse financial performance, identify key business drivers and provide insights on profitability, operational efficiency and cost optimisation.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, highlighting key variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Work closely with operational and business leaders to evaluate financial performance and support strategic decision-making.

3. Fundraising, Capital Management & Financing

• Lead and support fundraising initiatives to finance the company's growth and expansion plans.
• Manage the preparation of financial models, business plans, investment proposals and financial presentations for potential investors and lenders.
• Coordinate due diligence exercises and respond to financial and commercial queries from investors, banks and other financing partners.

4. Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Act as a strategic finance business partner to senior management and business stakeholders.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support commercial and operational decisions.
• Work closely with the CEO, CFO and leadership team on business strategy, growth plans and investment opportunities.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA or CA are preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant finance experience, with significant experience in a senior finance leadership or financial controllership capacity.
• Proven track record in managing the end-to-end finance function.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, debt financing, equity financing or capital-raising activities.
• Experience in project finance, infrastructure investments or capital-intensive businesses will be highly advantageous.
• Prior exposure to data centres, real estate, telecommunications, utilities, energy or infrastructure sectors is preferred.