Financial Controller
Wasco Greenergy Berhad
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Job summary
Wasco Berhad is seeking a Financial Controller in Malaysia to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and corporate finance, partnering with senior management to drive performance. You will oversee AP, AR, cash management, tax planning, investment appraisal and project finance, including BOO/BOOT opportunities, M&A and JVs, with strong financial modelling and business insight.
Demonstrated leadership of finance teams, robust internal controls and cross‑functional collaboration are
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification (MICPA, MIA, ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, CIMA or equivalent) preferred.
- Experience: 8–10 years in progressive finance roles with FP&A, planning and project finance.
Responsibilities
- Lead budgeting and business planning with cross-functional teams.
- Develop financial models for investments and strategic projects.
- Oversee AP, AR, GL and treasury operations with strong controls.
- Evaluate investments, M&A, JVs and project finance opportunities.
- Partner with senior management to drive cash flow and working capital optimization.
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Job description
The Financial Controller is responsible for leading the company’s financial planning, corporate finance, financial modelling, operational finance, working-capital management, tax planning and project finance activities.
The role supports senior management in driving financial performance, evaluating investments and new business opportunities, strengthening cash-flow and working-capital discipline, and ensuring that the finance function provides timely, commercially relevant and forward-looking support to business and operational teams.
In addition to overseeing core finance operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable and treasury, the Financial Controller is expected to act as a strong business partner to management, providing financial insights, scenario analysis and commercial evaluation to support strategic and operational decision‑making.
The role will support the evaluation, structuring and implementation of strategic investments, including BOO/BOOT projects, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other new business opportunities, from initial feasibility assessment through approval, financial close and post‑investment monitoring.
Lead the annual budgeting and business planning process in collaboration with business and operational teams.
Prepare periodic financial forecasts, rolling forecasts and cash‑flow projections.
Analyze actual financial performance against budget and forecast and provide clear explanations for significant variances.
Develop financial scenarios, sensitivity analyses and forward‑looking projections to support strategic and operational decision‑making.
Monitor financial and operational KPIs and provide early warning of potential performance gaps or emerging risks.
Support management in developing medium‑and‑long‑term financial plans aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
Develop, maintain and review financial models for new investments, business ventures, capital expenditure and strategic projects.
Perform investment appraisal including NPV, IRR, payback period, cash‑flow analysis, sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling.
Evaluate and support the implementation of investment opportunities, including BOO/BOOT projects, strategic investments, potential mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships and other business expansion opportunities.
Coordinate the financial and commercial assessment of investment proposals from initial feasibility through due diligence, structuring, approval, negotiation, financial close and implementation.
Participate in due diligence, valuation, financial assessment and risk evaluation of potential investments, acquisitions and joint ventures.
Assess appropriate investment and funding structures, including debt, equity, project financing and other financing arrangements.
Support management in developing commercial and financial structures for long‑term infrastructure and energy projects, including BOOT and recurring‑revenue business models.
Prepare investment papers, financial models and recommendations for Senior Management, Investment Committee, Board and other relevant approving authorities.
Support negotiation of key commercial and financial terms with customers, partners, financiers, investors and other stakeholders.
Monitor approved investments against original business cases, financial assumptions, budgets and targeted returns.
Conduct post‑investment reviews and recommend corrective actions where actual performance deviates from approved investment assumptions.
Review major commercial proposals and contracts from a financial, investment and risk perspective.
Oversee the full spectrum of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and treasury operations.
Ensure timely and accurate supplier payments while maintaining appropriate cash‑flow and working‑capital discipline.
Monitor customer collections, ageing profiles, credit limits and overdue receivables.
Work closely with commercial and operational teams to improve collection performance and shorten working‑capital cycles.
Manage daily cash positions, liquidity requirements and cash‑flow forecasting.
Manage banking relationships, banking facilities, and financing arrangements, where applicable.
Monitor foreign‑currency exposure and coordinate appropriate foreign‑exchange management strategies.
Review payment approval processes and ensure appropriate segregation of duties and internal controls.
Optimize cash conversion through effective management of receivables, payables and inventories.
Prepare and monitor short‑and‑medium‑term cash‑flow forecasts.
Assess liquidity requirements and recommend appropriate funding arrangements when required.
Establish and monitor working‑capital targets across business units.
Identify opportunities to release cash, improve cash conversion and enhance return on capital employed.
Support management in strengthening overall cash discipline across the organization.
Oversee corporate income tax, indirect taxes and other applicable tax compliance requirements.
Coordinate annual tax computations and tax submissions with external tax advisers where applicable.
Develop appropriate tax‑planning strategies to optimize the company’s effective tax position within applicable regulatory requirements.
Review the tax implications of new investments, corporate exercises and major commercial transactions.
Manage tax audits, queries and correspondence with tax authorities.
Ensure compliance with transfer‑pricing requirements for related‑party transactions.
Monitor changes in tax legislation and advise management on their potential financial and operational implications.
Partner with business, commercial and project teams in evaluating project profitability, pricing, margins and commercial risks.
Monitor project revenue, costs, gross margins, committed costs and forecast‑to‑complete.
Review project cash flows, billing milestones, collections and contractual financial exposure.
Ensure appropriate project accounting and revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Conduct post‑project financial reviews and identify lessons to improve future project profitability and execution.
Identify and assess key financial risks including credit, liquidity, foreign exchange, taxation and operational risks.
Provide financial challenge and commercial insight to support project and business decisions.
Lead, coach and develop the finance and accounting team.
Establish clear responsibilities, KPIs and performance expectations.
Develop succession plans and strengthen the technical, commercial and analytical capabilities of the finance team.
Promote strong collaboration between finance and operations, commercial, procurement, HR and other departments.
Build a finance function that acts as a proactive business partner rather than solely as a reporting and compliance function.
Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems and team effectiveness.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
Professional accounting qualification such as MICPA, MIA, ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, CIMA or equivalent is strongly preferred.
Strong working knowledge of applicable accounting standards, taxation, corporate finance and financial‑control requirements.
Exposure to ERP systems, financial modelling tools and business intelligence or analytics platforms would be advantageous.
8–10 years of progressive finance experience, with a strong track record in financial planning, reporting, operational finance and commercial analysis.
Preferably at least 3–5 years in a senior finance, financial controller, finance manager, FP&A or business‑finance role.
Hands‑on experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, treasury, working‑capital management, taxation and project/business finance.
Experience in evaluating new investments, capital expenditure, acquisitions, joint ventures or other corporate‑finance transactions is preferred.
Strong exposure to project‑based, engineering, manufacturing, EPCC, energy or industrial businesses would be an advantage.
Experience managing and developing finance teams and working closely with senior management and cross‑functional stakeholders.
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
Investment Appraisal & Business Case Evaluation
Financial Analysis & Performance Management
Cash Flow, Treasury & Liquidity Management
Working Capital Optimization
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Management
Tax Planning & Compliance
Project & Business Finance
Commercial and Contract Financial Review
Risk Identification & Financial Controls
Strategic and Commercial Thinking
Business Partnering
Decision Support
Stakeholder Management
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
Process Improvement
Succession Planning
Management Communication
Advanced Financial Modelling
ERP Systems
Management Reporting
Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis
Data Analytics
Finance Process Automation
At Wasco Berhad, we take pride in looking back at our remarkable journey of more than three decades.
From humble beginnings to becoming a renowned global energy solutions player, our passion for excellence, sustainability, and social responsibility have been the key driving forces behind the milestones we have achieved. We take great pride in knowing that each step we have taken has made its mark by leaving a profound impact on the global energy solutions industry and beyond.
At Wasco Berhad, we take pride in looking back at our remarkable journey of more than three decades.
From humble beginnings to becoming a renowned global energy solutions player, our passion for excellence, sustainability, and social responsibility have been the key driving forces behind the milestones we have achieved. We take great pride in knowing that each step we have taken has made its mark by leaving a profound impact on the global energy solutions industry and beyond.
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