Head of Finance

Agensi Pekerjaan Great Pyramid Sdn Bhd; Ampang Jaya Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic railway construction company based in Selangor is seeking a Head of Finance to lead its finance function. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of progressive finance experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles. Responsibilities include managing the finance team, overseeing financial operations, and providing strategic financial analysis to support business growth. This is a key leadership role in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong track record in project-based industries, especially construction or infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of financial planning, corporate governance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team for accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversee cash flow management and working capital optimization.
• Develop and maintain compliance and risk management frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Project Financing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a mid-sized railway construction company currently in an exciting growth phase. With a strong project pipeline and expanding operations, our clientis seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to lead our finance function, strengthen financial governance, and support strategic decision-making.

Role Overview

The Head of Finance will oversee all financial operations of the company, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and reporting. This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned finance professional who is hungry to take on more responsibility, drive efficiencies, and contribute to the companys strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and project financing.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Provide strategic financial analysis to support executive decision-making and business growth.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
• Partner with operations and project teams to ensure sound financial planning and cost control.
• Drive process improvements, digitalization, and automation within the finance function.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for the CEO and Board of Directors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, or equivalent) would be an advantage.
• 12-15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong track record in project-based industries (construction, infrastructure, engineering preferred).
• Deep understanding of financial planning, corporate governance, and risk management.
• Proven ability to manage financing arrangements and relationships with financial institutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in implementing change management is beneficial.