Group CFO (Manufacturing) - MY879795

Morgan Philips Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Philips Group in Malaysia seeks a seasoned CFO for a well-established FMCG manufacturer in Selangor. You will be a true strategic partner to the CEO and Board, shaping financial direction, capital allocation, and the modernization of the finance function.

You will own the financial strategy, lead planning, forecasting, and risk management, oversee Bursa Malaysia reporting, audit and tax, and drive ERP, BI, and automation to unlock growth while building a high‑performing finance team.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in senior finance leadership, with hands-on Bursa Malaysia-listed company experience.
• Experience with quarterly results, annual reports and listing requirement compliance.
• Strong communication with Board, investors and operational teams.
• Proven finance transformation and cost optimization, ESG reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set the financial strategy to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
• Lead planning, forecasting, modelling and capital allocation to maximise returns.
• Oversee Bursa Malaysia reporting, audits, tax and statutory compliance.
• Drive ERP enhancements, BI/digital tools, and automation in finance.
• Build and lead a high‑performing finance team with a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning

M&A valuation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

ERP systems

Education

MBA / Master's in Finance

Professional body membership (MIA/CPA/ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems

BI & analytics

Job description

A well-established FMCG manufacturer with a strong portfolio of consumer brands and a broad distribution network. The business is in a phase of sustained growth, investing in operational excellence, digital capability and market expansion. With a solid foundation and clear ambition, the organisation is building a finance function that will anchor its next stage of development.

A rare opportunity to step into the CFO seat of an established, growth-oriented organisation at a pivotal stage of its journey. You will be a true strategic partner to the CEO and Board, with a genuine mandate to shape financial direction, steer capital allocation, and modernise the finance function. This is a role with real influence over strategy, investment and long-term shareholder value, not a reporting-only position.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer and Board

What You Will Own:

• Set the financial strategy that drives sustainable growth and profitability.
• Lead planning, forecasting, modelling and capital allocation to maximise returns.
• Build financial roadmaps and business cases for M&A, expansion and major investments.
• Lead scenario planning and risk mitigation against market volatility.
• Act as the trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on every major decision.
• Drive profitability across products, channels and markets, and sharpen pricing, cost and working capital performance.
• Deploy dashboards and KPIs that give leadership real-time clarity on performance.
• Uphold best-in-class controls, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Lead enterprise risk frameworks covering FX, liquidity and operational risk.
• Optimise treasury, cash flow and debt strategy.
• Oversee audit, tax and statutory compliance across all entities.
• Be the face of the company's financial story to investors, analysts, banks and financial institutions.
• Lead corporate reporting and disclosures, including Bursa Malaysia quarterly and annual reporting, in line with Main Market Listing Requirements
• Lead the digital evolution of finance through automation, AI and advanced analytics.
• Drive ERP enhancements and the adoption of BI and fintech tools.
• Build and inspire a high-performing finance team with a culture of continuous improvement.

Why This Role:

• Direct access to the Board and a visible seat at the leadership table
• A clear mandate to lead transformation, not just maintain the status quo
• Broad scope across strategy, capital markets, risk, treasury and technology
• The opportunity to build and develop a finance team of the future
• A competitive package commensurate with the seniority of the role

Who You Are:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline; MBA or Master's preferred.
• Member of a recognised professional body (MIA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
• 12+ years in senior finance leadership, with hands-on experience in a Bursa Malaysia-listed company, including quarterly results, annual reports and listing requirement compliance.
• A credible, influential communicator, equally at ease with the Board, investors and operational teams.
• Proven record in finance transformation and cost optimisation, with working knowledge of ESG and sustainability reporting under Bursa frameworks.
• Unquestionable integrity and sound judgement.