Head of Finance / Senior Finance Manager

Hays Recruiting MY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global MNC in sustainable resources is seeking an experienced Head of Finance in Kuala Lumpur. This strategic leadership role involves overseeing financial management, ensuring compliance, and optimizing financial performance to support organizational goals. Candidates should have extensive experience in financial planning, compliance, and leadership with relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of financial management ensuring fiscal health and compliance.
• Manage financial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Ensure adherence to financial reporting standards and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Financial Management

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Compliance

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

ERP Systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Your new company

Head of Finance / Senior Finance Manager || Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

An esteemed global MNC organization in the sustainable resources sector is seeking a highly experienced Head of Finance to lead its financial operations and financial planning and analysis. This strategic leadership role is ideal for a finance professional with deep expertise in financial management, FP&A, compliance, and strategic planning.

Your new role

The Head of Finance will oversee all aspects of financial management, ensuring the organization’s fiscal health and compliance with international standards. This role includes strategic financial planning, budgeting, audit oversight, tax compliance, and treasury management. Additionally, the incumbent will work closely with senior leadership to optimize financial performance and support long-term organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: Direct the financial operations across multiple international offices, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Strategic Budgeting & Reporting: Manage financial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support leadership in decision-making.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial reporting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams, auditors, and financial institutions to drive best practices in financial management.
• Investment Oversight: Liaise with banking and investment entities to assess financial performance and growth strategies.
• Process Optimization: Recommend and implement improvements in finance and accounting procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

What you'll need to succeed

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.

• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 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.
• Expertise in financial modeling, ERP systems, and advanced Excel proficiency.
• High integrity and professionalism in financial governance.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration and excellence.
• Effective communicator, capable of translating complex financial data for non-financial audiences.

What you need to do now

Ready to Shape Finance’s Future?

Are you the financial maestro we seek? Embark on an exhilarating finance journey by hitting that ‘Apply Now’ button and sending us your up-to-date CV. Alternatively, connect with Kelvin Yap at [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]] for a confidential chat about your career prospects, even if this specific role isn’t your perfect fit. Let’s orchestrate your next move in Accounting & Finance!

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