Group CFO (Manufacturing)

Zohorecruit; Shah Alam; Presencial; MYR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Zohorecruit in Shah Alam, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Finance Controller to oversee group consolidation, IFRS compliance and the quarterly/annual close across multiple units.

You will lead cost accounting for manufacturing, drive ERP upgrades with IT, and guide FP&A, budgeting, and reporting for the group while maintaining strong internal controls.

Formación

• 10+ years in finance with 3-5 years in a senior management or controller role.
• Experience in group consolidation for multi-entity environments.
• ERP/financial systems implementation experience (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics) and cost accounting expertise.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee preparation and consolidation of financial statements for the group, ensuring IFRS and local GAAP compliance.
• Manage quarterly and annual financial close processes across multiple subsidiaries and business units.
• Analyze and explain group-wide financial results, highlighting variances from budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinate inter-company reconciliations, ensuring accuracy.
• Understand and manage manufacturing cost accounting, COGS, and overhead allocation.
• Lead and support ERP/system implementation and upgrades with IT and finance teams.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for the group.
• Prepare board-level reports with financial insights, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee external audits and liaise with auditors for timely audits.
• Supervise and develop a finance team, promoting continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Financial analysis

IFRS knowledge

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

ACCA/ACA/CPA or equivalent

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel (Advanced)

Descripción del empleo

Shah Alam, Malaysia | Posted on 01/22/2026

• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements for the group, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.
  
• Manage the quarterly and annual financial close processes across multiple subsidiaries and business units.
  
• Analyze and provide detailed explanations of group-wide financial results, highlighting any variances from budgets and forecasts.
  
• Coordinate the inter-company reconciliations, eliminating inter-company transactions and ensuring accuracy.
  

Manufacturing and Costing:

• Understand and evaluate the manufacturing cost structure, analyzing the cost of goods sold (COGS), direct and indirect costs, and overhead allocation.
  
• Collaborate with the operations and production teams to ensure accurate costing of products and services.
  
• Implement and manage cost accounting systems that track and allocate costs efficiently across different manufacturing units.
  
• Drive improvements in manufacturing cost efficiency through process optimization and strategic recommendations.
  

System Implementation:

• Lead and support the implementation of new financial systems or upgrades to existing ERP/accounting systems.
  
• Work closely with IT and other departments to ensure smooth system integration and alignment with business processes.
  
• Provide guidance and training to finance and accounting teams on system use and best practices.
  
• Ensure financial data flows seamlessly through the organization’s systems, from production to financial reporting.
  

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for the group.
  
• Support strategic decision-making by providing detailed financial analysis, cost-benefit evaluations, and scenario modeling.
  
• Monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend corrective actions where needed.
  

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements across all jurisdictions in which the company operates.
  
• Prepare board-level reports, presenting financial insights, risks, and opportunities for the business.
  
• Oversee external audits, liaising with auditors to ensure timely and smooth audits.
  
• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, ensuring ongoing training and development.
  
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance department.
  

Requirements

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  
• Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 3-5 years in a senior financial management or controller role.
  
• Proven experience in group financial consolidation, particularly in a multi-entity environment.
  
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
  
• Demonstrable experience with ERP and financial systems implementation. Familiarity with systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics is an advantage.
  
• Previous experience with system upgrades and process automation is desirable.
  

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling expertise.
  
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, local GAAP) and financial reporting requirements.
  
• Familiarity with financial planning software and data visualization tools.
  

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.