Financial Controller (FMCG)

Ambition; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in Selangor is seeking a Financial Controller who will partner with the CEO and lead the finance function in a lean, high-growth food manufacturer.

You will own reporting, budgeting, cash flow, capex reviews, and performance analytics, while strengthening controls and collaborating across operations, supply chain, and sales.

Experience in manufacturing, professional accounting qualification, and hands-on leadership are a must; SAP exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Background in financial control or senior finance, with exposure to manufacturing or food production
• Working understanding of plant operations and supply chain dynamics
• Ability to lead a finance team and engage confidently with senior stakeholders
• Hands-on approach, with leadership maturity to operate at senior level

Responsibilities

• Preparing management accounts and financial reports to support executive decision-making
• Leading the budgeting and forecasting cycle with action-oriented commentary on risks and opportunities
• Evaluating project profitability, capex decisions, and marketing spend performance
• Supporting commercial teams on margin analysis, pricing, and distributor reviews
• Overseeing working capital, cash flow forecasting, and FX management
• Strengthening internal controls and driving process improvements, including via SAP

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Cost accounting

Leadership

Education

ACCA

CPA

CIMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Controller | Food Manufacturing | Selangor

If you're a commercially driven finance professional who thrives in lean, fast-paced environments, this could be your next defining move. Our client - a growing food producer with ambitious regional expansion plans - is seeking a Financial Controller to be a true business partner at the heart of their Selangor operations.

Why Apply?

This isn't just a finance role - it's a seat at the table. You'll work closely with the CEO, build and develop the finance team, and carry real influence in a business that's scaling across Malaysia and the wider region. Hands-on, high-impact, and genuinely broad in scope.

The Role

Spanning financial control, commercial analysis, and strategic support, your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing management accounts and financial reports to support executive decision-making
• Leading the budgeting and forecasting cycle, with clear, action-oriented commentary on risks and opportunities
• Evaluating project profitability, capex decisions, and marketing spend performance
• Supporting commercial teams on margin analysis, pricing, and distributor reviews
• Overseeing working capital, cash flow forecasting, and FX management
• Strengthening internal controls and driving process improvements, including via SAP

What We're Looking For

Beyond the numbers, this role calls for someone agile, grounded, and commercially astute. You'll need:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent)
• A solid background in financial control or senior finance, with exposure to manufacturing or food production
• A working understanding of plant operations and supply chain dynamics
• The ability to lead a finance team and engage confidently with senior stakeholders
• A hands-on approach, paired with the maturity and business acumen to operate at leadership level

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)