Interim Regional Financial Controller - Manufacturing

RGP Asia Pacific; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

RGP invites applications for an Interim Regional Financial Controller – Manufacturing based in Malaysia. This six-month contract will provide financial oversight and business partnering across Southeast Asia, with a hands-on role strengthening governance and reporting in a multinational manufacturing setting.

You will lead month-end close, P&L, balance sheet and cash flow management, mentor the regional finance team, and collaborate with regional and international stakeholders to drive cost

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, ideally with ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CA.
• Significant controllership experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and governance.
• Experience with manufacturing finance including inventory, costing, operational performance and margin analysis.
• Experience with multinational organisations with regional/international reporting and leadership of finance teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and business partnering capabilities.
• Hands-on in a dynamic, operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close, management reporting, P&L, balance sheet and cash flow management.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting per local statutory and group requirements.
• Strengthen governance, internal controls, compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead and develop finance team; improve processes, accountability and reporting efficiency.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial performance reporting.
• Partner with manufacturing, operations and commercial leadership to improve cost visibility and profitability.
• Support alignment and standardisation of financial reporting across regional operations.
• Contribute to finance improvement and transformation initiatives, including systems and process enhancements.
• Work with regional/international stakeholders to support effective financial decision-making.

Skills

Financial controllership

Manufacturing finance

Management reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

RGP invites applications for an Interim Regional Financial Controller – Manufacturing based in Malaysia. This six-month contract will provide financial oversight and business partnering across Southeast Asia, with a hands-on role strengthening governance and reporting in a multinational manufacturing setting.

You will lead month-end close, P&L, balance sheet and cash flow management, mentor the regional finance team, and collaborate with regional and international stakeholders to drive cost