Senior Manager - Finance

Chin Hin Group Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction conglomerate in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Manager – Finance to lead the finance function. The role involves preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience, including substantial experience in manufacturing finance. The ideal candidate will also have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, alongside a relevant professional qualification.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Insurance Coverage

Employee Training & Development Programs

Employee Engagement & Wellness Activities

Modern Office Environment

Shuttle Van Service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant working experience, including at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong exposure to manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and inventory control.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and amalgamation of financial reports for the Business Group.
• Coordinate the compilation of annual budgets across the Business Units.
• Support the preparation of monthly Executive Committee meeting papers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional degree in Finance or Accounting

Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA)

Job description

We are currently looking for a Senior Manager – Finance to lead the finance function and drive strategic financial planning, budgeting, and performance management across the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and amalgamation of financial reports for the Business Group and its respective Business Units.
• Coordinate the compilation of annual budgets across the Business Group and Business Units, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Support the preparation of monthly Executive Committee (ExCo) meeting papers with relevant financial insights and analysis.
• Drive timely and accurate submission of monthly management accounts by Business Units, identifying and addressing gaps in reporting timelines and processes.
• Oversee the monthly shared services billing and ensure timely closure of shared Service accounts.
• Collaborate with Operations Heads to initiate and lead supply chain finance standardisation across manufacturing units, focusing on consistent product costing methodologies and inventory management practices to meet desired reporting timeline.
• Partner with Business Unit CEOs/COOs and Finance (Record-to-Report) teams in the budgeting process, including product costing, Bill of Materials (BOM) for raw material usage, and overhead cost allocation.
• Lead cost analysis initiatives for Business Units, producing effective manufacturing reports that compare actual expenses against standards and evaluate cost per metric ton (MT) or cubic meter (m³) of operations.
• Ensure strict compliance with internal control policies and procedures, implement robust accounting control systems, and provide actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• Possess a professional degree in Finance or Accounting, or hold a recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, MIA, MICPA).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant working experience, including at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment with strong exposure to manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and inventory control.
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Insurance Coverage
• Employee Training & Development Programs
• Employee Engagement & Wellness Activities
• Modern Office Environment
• Shuttle Van Service

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a finance manager?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for stock control?
• Have you worked in a role which requires experience with product pricing and costing strategy?
• Do you have experience with inventory management?

Company Overview

Chin Hin Group is an Integrated Builders Conglomerate which encompasses primary business sectors namely trading, manufacturing, property, hospitality and transportation. Founded in 1974, the company has grown from a humble building materials trader to a multi‑local corporation with a diversified portfolio of 20 stable and progressive companies.