Head of Finance

ExecThread; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally renowned organization in the sustainable resources sector is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial management activities. The role involves overseeing strategic financial planning, budgeting, audit oversight, and managing compliance with international standards. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications, and over 10 years of experience, including leadership roles. Strong skills in financial modeling and advanced Excel proficiency are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience, including leadership roles.
• Proven track record in financial planning, risk management, and strategic budgeting.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial management activities, ensuring the organization's fiscal health.
• Maintain compliance with international standards in financial operations.
• Direct financial operations across multiple international offices.

Skills

Financial planning

Risk management

Leadership skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Company is in search of a Head of Finance with a strong background in finance operations and FP&A to take on a strategic leadership role. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial management activities, ensuring the organization's fiscal health, and maintaining compliance with international standards. This includes strategic financial planning, budgeting, audit oversight, tax compliance, and treasury management.

The Head of Finance will also be tasked with directing financial operations across multiple international offices, managing financial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis, and engaging with stakeholders to drive best practices in financial management. Applicants for the Head of Finance position at the company should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, possess a professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent, and have a minimum of 10 years' of progressive financial management experience, including leadership roles. The role requires a proven track record in financial planning, risk management, and strategic budgeting, as well as strong technical knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory frameworks.

Expertise in financial modeling, ERP systems, and advanced Excel proficiency is essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high integrity, professionalism in financial governance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex financial data to non-financial audiences.

Functions

• Finance

Travel % Less than 10%

Globally renowned organization in the sustainable resources sector