Senior Finance Manager, Development Asia

Lendlease; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property and infrastructure group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and strategy for Development Asia. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders, accuracy in financial information, and leadership of the finance team. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background and a minimum of 7 years experience in development finance. This position supports a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in real estate or development finance.
• Experience in multi-jurisdictional teams is preferred.
• Big4 experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of financial strategies with project objectives.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes for Development Asia.
• Deliver timely monthly management accounts.

Skills

Project accounting understanding

Financial modelling

Leadership capability

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance

CA or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

Lendlease is one of the world’s leading property and infrastructure groups. Our vision is to create the best places not just for our clients and communities, but especially for our employees. Delivering iconic and award-winning projects, we are setting standards in innovative and industry-leading project management, construction and design services locally and globally. Lendlease Singapore is currently seeking a Senior Finance Manager, Development Asia. In this role, you will play a key part in leading financial and management reporting across our development in Asia. You will ensure accurate reporting, robust financial controls, and deliver strategic insights that enable informed decision-making and optimise project performance.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Lead the integration of financial strategies with Development business objectives, including project financing and portfolio analysis.
• Foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to drive reliable and accurate planning and forecasting for projects and portfolios based on deep understanding of key business drivers.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes for Development Asia, including ownership of overhead budgeting for the region.
• Lead financial modelling and scenario analysis at portfolio level to support decision-making and capital management.
• Analyse financial information, providing meaningful insights, offering technical guidance and ensuring reports meet user needs.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary.
• Ensure effective financial monitoring and reporting mechanisms are in place for development projects, focusing on cash flow management and cost optimisation.
• Oversee all operational accounting activities, oversee monthly closing, and prepare accounting reports to ensure timely, accurate, efficient reporting in line with company policies, accounting standards, and legislative compliance.
• Assist in preparation of Board and executive level reporting and strategic finance presentations.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal teams, enhancing cross-functional and cross-border cooperation and supporting a culture of excellence and integrity.
• Provide leadership to the Development Asia finance team, fostering a commitment to providing quality service to stakeholders.

Required Background

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or related technical discipline, including CA or equivalent professional qualification
• 7-10 years in real estate or development finance, with experience in understanding project accounting and development funding structures
• Experience working in a regional reporting or other multi-jurisdictional team
• Knowledge of listed corporate reporting and compliance exposure, Oracle Fusion Cloud, and Big4 experience advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills and understanding of financial modelling concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership capability with a preference for adopting a collaborative approach to decision making

Lendlease is a diverse, flexible and inclusive employer of choice. We engage, enable and empower our people. Inclusion sets us all up for success.

If you feel this position is suited to your skills, experience and career aspirations, please apply on the link.

To find out more about us and to explore all other opportunities visit www.lendlease.com/careers

Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.