Senior Finance Manager (IT / Telco)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is partnering with a rapidly expanding technology and consumer services provider to recruit a Senior Finance Manager to lead a new project’s financial health within a large finance division. You will report to the Financial Controller and oversee AP/AR/GL while driving performance for the project.

This role blends strong financial control with strategic FP&A, offering autonomy within a well-resourced department and the opportunity to shape a high-impact program across the

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, including core accounting operations and FP&A.
• Experience in a large finance department or complex corporate structure.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP, AR, and GL for the new project and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support project objectives.
• Head a newly formed team and collaborate with other finance managers and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/CIMA/MIA/ICAEW) preferred

Job description

about the company

Randstad is exclusively partnering with a highly innovative, rapidly expanding technology and consumer services provider with a massive footprint across the Asian market. Known for their agile business model and robust market presence, they operate with a large, highly structured, and well-resourced corporate finance department.

To spearhead the financial viability of an exciting, newly launched strategic project, they are creating a brand-new headcount and seeking a highly capable Senior Finance Manager to join their expansive finance division.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will be taking on a highly visible leadership role within a large, established finance team. Due to the scale of this new business initiative, you will be tasked with leading a newly formed dedicated team to manage the project's financial health from end to end.

This role offers the perfect blend of foundational financial control and strategic commercial finance. You will utilize the resources of a large finance department while enjoying the autonomy of steering a fresh, high-impact project.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Operations & Control:

  • Oversee the full spectrum of financial accounting for the new project, taking definitive ownership of Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL) functions.

  • Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting, month-end, and year-end closings specific to the project's portfolio.

• Commercial FP&A:

  • Lead comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to support the new project's commercial objectives and growth trajectory.

  • Conduct deep-dive variance analysis (budget vs. actuals) and provide actionable financial insights to the Financial Controller and key executive stakeholders.

• Team Leadership within a Large Department:

  • Lead, mentor, and shape a newly formed dedicated team focused exclusively on this strategic expansion.

  • Collaborate seamlessly with other Finance Managers and cross-functional teams within the broader, large-scale finance department to ensure aligned internal controls and reporting frameworks.

Key Requirements

• Education & Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent. A recognized Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA, ICAEW) is highly preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 8 to 10 years of progressive finance experience, ideally blending core accounting operations with robust FP&A capabilities.

• Corporate Exposure: Proven experience working within a large finance department or a complex corporate structure is highly advantageous.

• Leadership Capabilities: Strong people management skills with the ability to build, lead, and motivate a new team while navigating a large organizational matrix.

• Attributes:

  • Highly adaptable, commercially astute, and comfortable taking ownership of a new project's financials.

  • Strong analytical mindset with a sharp eye for variance analysis and strategic forecasting.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree