Head of Finance

Great Pyramid; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized railway construction company is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the finance function, ensuring robust financial management and compliance. This hands-on leadership role requires a seasoned finance professional with 12-15 years of experience and a strong background in project-based industries. The successful candidate will oversee financial operations, budgeting, and reporting while supporting strategic decision-making. A Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field is essential, alongside leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Proven ability to manage financing arrangements and relationships with financial institutions.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Risk management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA)

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.