Growth-Focused Senior Financial Controller

Fairview International School; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

3cat is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to build a robust financial foundation as we scale from 22 to 50+ stores in Malaysia. You will bridge day-to-day operations with strategy, mentor a growing finance team, and own the commercial agenda.

This hands-on leader will implement scalable systems, drive governance, and provide the data that informs expansion, pricing, and profitability. You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team in a fast-paced, inventory-heavy environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in retail or inventory-heavy finance.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and cross-border tax.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, or CIMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO, leadership team, and investors to drive business planning, investment decisions, and operational strategy.
• Finance Operations & Governance: Lead all accounting operations, cash management, and inventory-related finance processes across retail and distribution, while maintaining robust internal controls and governance.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Manage accurate and timely financial reporting, month-end closing, audit coordination, tax matters, and statutory compliance.
• FP&A & Commercial Insights: Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling, providing commercial analysis to support expansion, pricing, and profitability.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and manage the finance team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and high integrity.
• Systems & Scaling: Implement process improvements and automation to enhance operational efficiency and scalability as the business grows.

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACCA/CPA/CIMA

Job description

3cat is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to build a robust financial foundation as we scale from 22 to 50+ stores in Malaysia. You will bridge day-to-day operations with strategy, mentor a growing finance team, and own the commercial agenda.

This hands-on leader will implement scalable systems, drive governance, and provide the data that informs expansion, pricing, and profitability. You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team in a fast-paced, inventory-heavy environment.