Manager, Corporate Finance

SD Guthrie Berhad; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits Coverage

Hybrid Workplace

Learning on Demand

Job summary

SD Guthrie Berhad is seeking a senior Corporate Finance professional to lead projects across upstream, downstream and other businesses. You will manage teams, coordinate with advisors and ensure timely delivery while reviewing financial models, costs and regulatory implications.

Ideal candidate has an accounting degree, CFA/ACCA, 7+ years of related experience (3 in management), and a proven ability to analyse costs and risks.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree required.
• CFA or ACCA/ICAEW preferred.
• 7+ years of related experience with at least 3 years in Corporate Finance.
• 3 years in managerial position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project assignments to ensure complete and timely delivery.
• Manage team discussions with project/business associates, cross departmental and external advisors/consultants/valuers.
• Perform in-depth analysis in terms of cost-benefit and project economics, accounting & tax implications, key legal and regulatory implications, potential upside benefits and downside risks.
• Review financial models developed internally and those developed by consultants/valuers.
• Identify potential key risks and offer possible solutions/ mitigations.
• Prepare and review draft Board papers/internal memos/reports.
• Review and provide feedback on due diligence reports, valuation reports and market studies.
• Liaise with Legal department in reviewing and understanding contracts; coordinate with business owners and external advisors.
• Train and guide junior team members.
• Ad hoc functions as requested by CFO.
• May involve other group projects.

Education

Accounting Degree or related disciplines

Job description

About Us

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.

Your Mission

Projects – Upstream, Downstream and Other Businesses Verticals (inclusive of both M&A transactions and CAPEX projects)

• Lead and manage project assignments to ensure complete and timely delivery
• Manage team discussions with project / business associates, cross departmental and external advisors/consultants/ valuers
• Perform in-depth analysis in terms of cost-benefit and project economics, accounting & tax implications, key legal and regulatory implications, potential upside benefits and downside risks.
• Review financial models developed internally and those developed by consultants/valuers
• Identify potential key risks and offer possible solutions/ mitigations
• Prepare and review draft Board paper/ internal memos/ reports
• Review and provide feedback (typically commercial input) on due diligence reports, valuation reports and market studies
• To work closely with Legal department in reviewing and understanding the content of relevant agreements and contracts in respect of the projects
• Liaise with business owners, other departments/units and external consultants/advisors
• Train and guide junior team members

Ad hoc functions as requested by CFO

May require involvement in specific projects undertaken within the Group

Ideal Candidate

• Accounting Degree or in other related disciplines
• Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) or Accounting Professional Qualification (ACCA, ICAEW etc) preferred
• 7 years of related working experience with at least 3 years’ experience in Corporate Finance
• 3 years in managerial position

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Benefits Coverage
• Hybrid Workplace
• Learning on Demand