Financial Controller

Charterhouse Partnership; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse Partnership seeks a senior finance leader to oversee the entire finance function, drive monthly/quarterly/year-end closings, and strengthen internal controls in Malaysia. The role collaborates with CEO and leadership on strategy, budgeting, and fundraising, with focus on capital-intensive projects and growth initiatives.

You will partner with business leaders to drive profitability, efficiency, and long-term financial planning, while managing relationships with external auditors and

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance; professional qualifications preferred.
• 10–15 years in senior finance leadership or controllership.
• Proven end-to-end finance function management.
• Experience in fundraising, debt/equity financing or capital raising.
• Experience in project finance, infrastructure investments or capital-intensive businesses desired.
• Exposure to data centres, real estate, telecommunications, utilities or infrastructure sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the entire finance function and ensure effective financial management across the business.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings with accurate reporting.
• Establish and strengthen financial policies, procedures and internal control frameworks.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and service providers.
• Lead FP&A: budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning and variance analysis.
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives and prepare investment proposals for lenders.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to CEO, CFO and leadership teams.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

End-to-end finance

Fundraising experience

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance or related

ACCA/CPA/CA preferred

Job description

• 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.
• 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.