Head of Finance

Bell Ward Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Head of Finance to lead their financial operations in Malaysia. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial health, developing budgets, and providing strategic direction to ensure profitability and cash flow management. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and have a robust background in the consumer industry, with at least 15 years of experience. If you are a commercially driven professional with exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills, this opportunity to shape the financial future of a leading retail firm awaits you.

Qualifications

• Min 15 years of experience in the consumer industry.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial health and strategic direction of the business operations.
• Develop and monitor budgets and financial plans.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

CPA/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About our client:

Our client, a prominent leader in the retail industry, is currently seeking a Head of Finance. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will oversee and drive the financial health and strategic direction of the group's business operations in Malaysia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee business units’ goals and targets and leading strong team managers in the finance area.
• Develop and monitor budgets and strategic financial plans, with key emphasis on quarterly reviews of the company’s profitability and cash flow position.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to the company's managers and staff to enable them to achieve their objectives.
• Establish and implement short and long term departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures.
• Monitor costing, expenditures, revenue and use of company resources to manage the budget.
• Provides leadership and coordination of Company financial reporting, planning and budget management functions. Ensures company accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Manage the cash-flow position of the company. Responsibility includes authority to establish credit and collections and purchasing policies and to establish schedules for the payment of bills and financial obligations.
• Approve all agreements concerning financial obligations, such as contracts for products or services and other actions requiring a commitment of financial resources.
• Oversee the preparation of the company's financial accounts to ensure that these are presented accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance of policies and internal controls, as well as implementation of finance work process improvements.

Key Requirements:

• Min degree, CPA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
• Min 15 years of working experience within Consumer industry.
• Commercially driven professional with exceptional problem-solving and creative skills, capable of exercising sound judgment and making well-informed decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
• Strong interpersonal & stakeholder management skills with good business acumen & strategic thinking.
• Highly-motivated, results-oriented, and forward-thinking leader/team player with good work ethic, credibility, and sense of integrity

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We thank you for applying with us in advance but ONLY shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Company Registration No. : 1080098-P (JTK License No : JTKSM 427)