Group Chief Financial Officer

Private Advertiser; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in finance is seeking a highly experienced CFO to oversee the Group Finance function across Malaysia and Singapore. The ideal candidate will possess 12–20 years of total finance experience with a minimum of 5 years at a senior level such as CFO or Regional Finance Director. Key responsibilities include driving profitability and cost discipline, managing multi-entity operations, and ensuring strong governance and risk management. A background in FMCG or Pharma is preferred.

Qualifications

• 12–20 years total finance experience.
• Minimum 5 years as CFO, Regional Finance Director, or Senior Group Finance Controller.
• Industry experience in FMCG, Consumer Health, Pharma, or high-volume E-commerce.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group Finance function across Malaysia and Singapore entities.
• Drive profitability improvement and cost discipline.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.

Skills

Financial governance

Risk management

Cost control

Budgeting and forecasting

Multi-entity operations

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

CA / CPA / ACCA / CIMA

MBA

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Lead Group Finance function across Malaysia and Singapore entities and establish strong governance frameworks, internal controls, and audit readiness. Strengthen segregation of duties, risk management, and financial discipline.

Profitability & Performance

• Drive profitability improvement, margin recovery, and cost discipline
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, and performance management
• Implement ROI‑driven controls over marketing, trade, and promotional spend

Cashflow & Treasury

• Lead treasury, cashflow planning, and working capital optimisation
• Ensure prudent capital allocation and liquidity management

Reporting & Investor Readiness

• Build investor‑grade financial reporting, MIS, and dashboards (Power BI or equivalent)
• Prepare board, EXCO, bank, and investor packs

Strategic & Transactional Support

• Support M&A, due diligence, and strategic transactions
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
• CA / CPA / ACCA / CIMA (mandatory)
• MBA is an advantage but not required
• 12–20 years total finance experience
• Minimum 5 years as CFO, Regional Finance Director, or Senior Group Finance Controller (CFO‑ready)
• Proven experience managing multi‑entity, multi‑country operations (Malaysia & Singapore strongly preferred)
• Industry background in FMCG, Consumer Health, Beauty, Nutraceuticals, Pharma, or high‑volume E‑commerce
• Demonstrated track record in profit turnaround, margin improvement, and cost control
• Strong governance, internal controls, audit, and risk management expertise
• Hands‑on experience in budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, treasury, and cashflow
• Comfortable operating at EXCO, bank, and investor level
• Experience preparing companies for M&A or due diligence