Plant Controller / Senior Finance Manager

Interplex; Parit Buntar; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading custom interconnect solutions firm located in Malaysia is seeking a Finance Manager responsible for overseeing all financial operations at the plant level. This role includes leading the finance team, engaging with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving financial performance. Candidates should have over 10 years of finance experience, preferably in mechanical or electrical industries, with CPA/ACCA/CMA preferred. The position requires fluency in English and proficiency in SAP ERP.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on finance experience, including at least 3 years as finance manager.
• Experience in MNCs or large enterprises, preferably in mechanical or electrical industries.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.
• Oversee inventory control and drive cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

SAP ERP proficiency

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

About Company

Interplex is a pioneer in custom interconnect and mechanical solutions for the world’s leading data centers.

We customize high-performance busbars, enclosures and custom components for servers, network switches, enterprise storage and data center racks. Our 50 years of precision expertise and in-house R&D drive faster innovation, optimal thermal and electrical performance, and scalable designs that keep customers ahead of what’s next.

Our extensive technical expertise, vertically integrated manufacturing and global footprint allow us to quickly and cost-effectively solve complex customer problems, on schedule and within budget.

Sustainability and innovation are Interplex's drivers to develop and produce products responsibly to minimize our environmental footprint and foster our approach in giving back to society. Learn more at www.interplex.com.

Why Join Us

We believe that our employees are our greatest assets. We create opportunities for you to grow your skills and unleash your potential to advance your career. Our dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive culture encourages continuous learning, professional growth, and a sense of purpose. Together, we can make a sustainable contribution while shaping the future. At Interplex, we recognize our inquisitive workforce for challenging conventions and developing transformative solutions. When you immerse yourself in the unconventional, the possibilities are endless. Whether you are starting your career or planning your next move, Interplex offers opportunities to innovate, improve, and create a positive impact while learning new skills and sharing your knowledge within a purpose-driven, sustainable business.

Job Summary

The position is responsible for overall finance at plant level, coaching and developing finance team and support Plant General Manager to achieve various business goals and sustainable growth, in the meanwhile comply with local regulations and company policies and procedures.

The candidate will engage with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, ensure accurate reporting, and support strategic decision-making.

Main Responsibilities

A. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.
• Consolidate and upload financial plans into reporting systems.
• Partner with operations to manage risks and opportunities.
• Improve forecast accuracy and support KPI achievement.

B. Accounting & Reporting

• Lead and oversee month-end closing and consolidation process, ensure actual reports uploaded into reporting system in accurate and timely manner.
• Review and ensure statutory accounting reports and management reporting are accurate and reconciled.
• Review and ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations and analysis are prepared monthly, all open items / aged items are monitored and actioned in time, keep BS clean. In the meanwhile, financial exposures are identified, assessed and timely booked and mitigated.

C. Inventory Control and Costing

• Scrutinize inventory aging, facilitate to minimize inventory excess and obsolete.
• Support inventory physical count, fix the root cause of count variance.
• Ensure accurate BOM, routing and standard cost maintained in system from time to time.
• Ensure cost variances are reviewed, and remedy actions are taken in time manner.
• Drive continuous improvement on cost reduction for both above gross margin and below gross margin.

D. Commercial

• Review quotation cost and price, Capex investment and return on investment analysis, ensure new project margin and commercial terms in line with business target.
• Review key project execution, analyze deviation from target P&L and ROI, calibrate quotation costing assumption, drive remedy actions to achieve project targets.

E. Working Capital Optimization

• Review and approve payables.
• Ensure credit control in place, drive the settlement on AR delinquency.
• Drive initiatives to improve cash conversion cycle including DSO, DIO and DPO.

F. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure financial transactions are in line with corporate finance policy and ensure adherence to corporate ethic policies and internal controls.
• Support periodic internal audits and assist in external audits.

G. Tax Compliance

• Ensure tax declarations comply with local tax regulations, tax risks are highlighted and mitigated in timely manner.
• Ensure to meet requirements for all tax incentive schemes.

H. Coach and develop finance team

I. Other ad hoc projects or assignments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, CPA/ACCA/CMA or member of any professional accounting body is a plus.
• 10+ years hands on finance experience (incl. at least 3 years in finance manager position) in MNC or large enterprises preferably in mechanical, electrical and/or communications industry, handled overall finance scope, with solid FP&A, Costing and Commercial finance experiences.
• Be proficient in SAP ERP.
• Familiar with local GAAP, tax regulation and IFRS GAAP.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Strong excel, PPT skill.
• Good business sense, effective communication, result driven and engaged leadership.
• Commitment to excellence, solution oriented and good problem-solving skills.
• Self‑motivated team player with ability to lead a team and drive changes.