Manufacturing Finance Director — Cost & Ops Leader Malaysia

Jobstreet Malaysia; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia is looking for a highly skilled Director of Finance to lead financial management across large-scale production operations. This role will drive cost efficiencies, support strategic decision-making, and ensure financial integrity. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in multinational manufacturing and strong analytical capabilities. This is an opportunity to lead a team while collaborating with global partners to optimize financial operations in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in multinational high-tech & manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years in a controller or senior finance leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead Annual Operating Plan and forecasting for all Malaysia manufacturing sites.
• Implement financial controls and cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide financial insights for production schedules and capital investments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cost accounting principles

ERP systems (Oracle)

Leadership

Business partnering

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

MBA or CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Hyperion

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia is looking for a highly skilled Director of Finance to lead financial management across large-scale production operations. This role will drive cost efficiencies, support strategic decision-making, and ensure financial integrity. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in multinational manufacturing and strong analytical capabilities. This is an opportunity to lead a team while collaborating with global partners to optimize financial operations in a high-volume environment.