Section Head, Finance Business Partner

RHB Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Section Head, Finance Business Partner to lead a finance team responsible for comprehensive financial support across business units. This role requires strong financial leadership and knowledge of accounting standards, as well as proven analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will foster collaboration and support their team's growth in a competitive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in banking or corporate finance environment is preferred.
• Strong familiarity with financial regulations and internal controls is required.
• Ability to foster collaboration among team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance team in supporting Business Units with their financial needs.
• Review and analyze financial information for performance management.
• Advise on compliance with accounting standards and tax matters.
• Enhance processes for Finance Business Partnering.
• Develop a robust system of internal controls.
• Coach and support team members to achieve objectives.

Skills

Financial leadership experience

Knowledge of accounting standards

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Section Head, Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team at RHB Banking Group. In this leadership role, you will oversee a team responsible for delivering end-to-end financial support to Business Units. This includes managing financial operations, performance analysis, compliance advisory, and strategic business partnering to drive effective decision-making and ensure financial integrity across the organization.

What you will be doing

• Lead the team in providing end-to-end finance-related support to Business Units in execution and daily operational matters
• Review periodic financial information (P&L/Balance Sheet) and analysis to the Business Units and other relevant stakeholders to enable performance management and regulatory reporting
• Work with the business to review balance sheet schedules and substantiate balance sheet items, review financial forecasts and budgets, assess financial impact and review business cases for new initiatives, review journal entries for month-end closing, and evaluate accounting processes and entries for new business processes / products
• Provide advisory to the business on accounting standards and policy requirements to ensure compliance, e-Invoicing, and direct and indirect tax matters including SST/WHT
• Develop and enhance Finance Business Partner processes and mechanisms to meet user requirements and industry standards
• Ensure and enforce a robust supervisory program and system of internal controls
• Provide coaching, motivation, support, and training to team members to meet business objectives
• Foster collaboration and maintain close working relationships with senior management across the organization

What we're looking for

• Strong financial leadership experience, ideally in a banking or corporate finance environment
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, tax regulations, and internal controls
• Proven ability to partner with business leaders and contribute to strategic initiatives
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset
• Demonstrated capability to lead and develop a high-performing team

What we offer

At RHB Banking Group, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to reach their full potential. We offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development and career growth. Our wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements also support a healthy work-life balance. If you\'re ready to be a part of our transformative journey, we encourage you to apply now.