Senior Finance Manager

Glenmarie Properties Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenmarie Properties Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a commercial finance leader to support the CFO across asset management, property development, construction and government-related concessions. You will lead reporting, forecasting and financial controls, oversee AMP processes, and guide project feasibility, costing and funding decisions with senior management and stakeholders.

This role requires hands-on experience in property development and construction, strong modelling skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline is required.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, CIMA, MICPA or equivalent is required.
• Strong senior-level finance, commercial finance or project finance experience.
• Hands-on property development and/or construction experience is essential.
• Strong experience in project feasibility, project costing, financial modelling and cash flow management.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and project commercial matters.
• Government project, concession or PPP exposure is highly desirable.
• Experience dealing with senior Management, auditors, financiers and cross-functional project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead management reporting, forecasting, cash flow planning and financial performance analysis.
• Lead the AMP process and challenge key business assumptions.
• Manage statutory audit, tax compliance, financial controls and Group reporting requirements.
• Identify emerging financial issues and recommend corrective actions to Management.
• Review development feasibility, GDV, development cost, margins, cash flows, IRR and NPV.
• Evaluate property investments, acquisitions, disposals, land monetisation and development proposals.
• Monitor project budgets, committed costs, cost-to-complete and project cash flows.
• Work closely with Project, QS/Contracts, Procurement and Legal teams on commercial and contractual matters.
• Challenge project costs, cost escalation and significant deviations from approved assumptions.
• Review the financial and commercial aspects of government contracts, concessions and strategic projects.
• Support engagements with Government stakeholders and Management on project and concession matters.
• Provide independent financial challenge to business and project teams.
• Lead and develop the Finance team and drive improvements in reporting, analytics and digitalisation.

Skills

Senior financial leadership

Property development

Construction experience

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/ICAEW/CPA/CIMA/MICPA or equivalent

Job description

To support the CFO in the financial and commercial management of the DRB Property Group's asset management, property development, construction and government-related businesses. This is a commercial finance leadership role, combining strong financial management with hands‑on understanding of property development, construction, and government contracts/concessions.

Job Responsibilities:

Financial & Business Performance;

· Lead management reporting, forecasting, cash flow planning and financial performance analysis.

· Lead the Annual Management Plan (AMP) process and challenge key business assumptions.

· Manage statutory audit, tax compliance, financial controls and Group reporting requirements.

· Identify emerging financial issues and recommend corrective actions to Management.

Property Development & Investment;

· Review development feasibility, GDV, development cost, margins, cash flows, IRR and NPV.

· Evaluate property investments, acquisitions, disposals, land monetisation and development proposals.

· Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to support investment and Management decisions.

· Monitor approved projects against their original business cases and investment returns.

Construction & Project Commercial;

· Monitor project budgets, committed costs, cost-to-complete and project cash flows.

· Review the financial impact of progress claims, variation orders, changes in scope, delays, EOT, LAD and project claims.

· Work closely with Project, QS/Contracts, Procurement and Legal teams on commercial and contractual matters.

· Challenge project costs, cost escalation and significant deviations from approved assumptions.

Government Contracts & Concessions;

· Review the financial and commercial aspects of government contracts, concessions and strategic projects.

· Evaluate contractual payment mechanisms, lifecycle costs, project returns and funding requirements.

· Support engagements with Government stakeholders and Management on project and concession matters.

· Assess financial implications of variations, contractual changes, delayed payments and claims.

Governance & CFO Support

· Review Management, GMC and Board papers from a financial and commercial perspective.

· Ensure compliance with Group policies, SOPs, LoA and governance requirements.

· Support the CFO on financing, investment, risk and strategic matters.

· Provide independent financial challenge to business and project teams.

· Lead and develop the Finance team and drive improvements in reporting, analytics and digitalisation.

Job Requirements:

· Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline is required.

· Professional qualification such as ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, CIMA, MICPA or equivalent is required.

· Strong senior-level finance, commercial finance or project finance experience.

· Hands‑on property development and/or construction experience is essential.

· Strong experience in project feasibility, project costing, financial modelling and cash flow management.

· Good understanding of construction contracts and project commercial matters.

· Government project, concession or PPP exposure is highly desirable.

· Experience dealing with senior Management, auditors, financiers and cross‑functional project teams.

Glenmarie Properties Sdn Bhd (formerly known as HICOM Properties Sdn Bhd) is a trusted name in the property development and hospitality industries with a proven track record of over 15 years. We are a name synonymous with providing quality luxurious residential homes, commercial and industrial developments and premier services that are second to none. If you are interested to be part of a dynamic team of passionate go‑getters with the burning desire to succeed, then you are the talent we are seeking to explore a world of opportunities with us.

Glenmarie Properties Sdn Bhd (formerly known as HICOM Properties Sdn Bhd) is a trusted name in the property development and hospitality industries with a proven track record of over 15 years. We are a name synonymous with providing quality luxurious residential homes, commercial and industrial developments and premier services that are second to none. If you are interested to be part of a dynamic team of passionate go‑getters with the burning desire to succeed, then you are the talent we are seeking to explore a world of opportunities with us.