Senior Finance Manager

Groupe Clarins; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 200,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

A global skincare and make-up company is seeking a Senior Finance Manager in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves leading the finance function with responsibilities in core accounting, FP&A, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess 10-15 years of finance leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and the capability to serve as a strategic business partner. The position offers competitive compensation and a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility and collaboration across teams.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Employee perks

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Strong exposure to commercial finance, FP&A, and strategic business partnering.
• Background in retail, FMCG, or consumer goods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key advisor to the General Manager and senior leadership.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast process.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Agile mindset

Executive presence

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

CA/CPA certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems (SAP or similar)

Power BI

Job description

Senior Finance Manager

An opportunity to drive meaningful impact in a high-growth environment and shape the strategic direction of our business in an agile, cross-functional role.

Your Impact

As Senior Finance Manager you will take ownership of the country’s finance function—core accounting, FP&A, cash flow and controls—empowering regional expertise and outsourced support in tax, legal, audit, IT and procurement.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Business Partnering

• Serve as a key advisor to the General Manager and senior leadership, providing financial insights, risk assessments and commercial recommendations.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and rolling forecast process in alignment with regional and business objectives.
• Guide investment decisions through ROI modelling and scenario planning for key projects (e.g. new store openings, pricing strategies, cost optimizations).
• Drive operational KPIs and partner closely with sales, marketing and supply chain teams to support growth.

Finance Operations, Reporting & Controls

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations: general ledger, AP/AR, monthly close, treasury, and working capital (DSO, DPO, DSI).
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports and ensure timely submission to the regional and global teams.
• Lead internal controls, audit readiness, and accurate statutory filings.
• Streamline cost and reporting processes with a strong focus on efficiency and governance.
• Supervise procurement oversight and coordinate with supply chain on inventory accuracy.

Legal, Audit, Tax & IT Support (via Regional/Outsourced Model)

• Act as local coordinator between Malaysia entity and regional/legal teams for corporate governance, contract review and compliance.
• Support statutory audit and corporate tax filings with external providers and regional tax experts.
• Collaborate with APAC IT team on infrastructure support and system upgrades, ensuring operational continuity across office, retail and eCommerce channels.

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor and upskill a small team including the Business Controller and Finance Executive.
• Establish clear KPIs and foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Ensure smooth team operations and succession planning during the contract period.

About You

Education & Certification

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business; CA/CPA certified preferred.

Experience

• 10–15 years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Strong exposure to commercial finance, FP&A and strategic business partnering.
• Background in retail, FMCG or consumer goods preferred.
• Experience in handling project-based roles or interim leadership responsibilities is a plus.

Mindset & Skills

• Agile, hands-on, and able to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong stakeholder management and assertive communication style.
• Executive presence with a solution-oriented approach.
• Confident working in a matrix structure with regional support.
• Data-driven, detail-oriented, and commercially minded.

Tools & Technical Skills

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems (SAP or similar); Power BI is a plus.
• Familiar with IFRS/local GAAP and compliance frameworks.
• Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin or Cantonese a plus.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to drive meaningful impact in a high-growth environment.
• Exposure to regional collaboration and group-level decision making.
• A values-driven, inclusive and dynamic company culture.
• Competitive compensation and access to employee perks.
• Hybrid working arrangements.

About Clarins Group

A B-Corp certified global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins Group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Our purpose “making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet,” is a core commitment outlined in our by-laws. Operating in more than 150 countries thanks to our 8,000 employees worldwide, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas. In line with our dual CSR mission of ‘Caring for people, caring for the planet’ we take pride in offering a rewarding yet challenging work environment where everyone can thrive. This culture allowed us to achieve the certification of Forbes' World’s Best Employers 2024 and Forbes' World’s Best Employers 2024. To learn more about our group and our commitments to people, visit www.groupeclarins.com.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers. Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values. We strive to achieve inclusiveness, and we foster an equal-opportunity culture where everyone can reach their full potential and do their best work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are a member of the ILO (International Labor Organization) and the Employers Network for Equity and Inclusion (ENEI).