Strategic Finance Lead for Property Development

Xircle Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Xircle Talent is seeking a Head of Finance (BU) for a well-established Malaysian public-listed group specializing in property development and township planning. This role leads all financial operations for a designated business unit and provides strategic financial insights to support growth and group profitability.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, internal controls, audits, and tax.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professionally qualified (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW) and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
• Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the property development or construction sector.
• Proven expertise in MFRS, corporate finance, project finance, and taxation relevant to the property industry.
• Strong understanding of Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements and experience working in a public-listed company environment.
• ERP systems proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills for financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for the business unit's property development projects.
• Lead the financial reporting process in compliance with MFRS and Bursa Listing Requirements.
• Manage cash flow and treasury functions, optimize working capital and funding for milestones.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures for financial integrity and compliance.
• Coordinate audits, tax obligations, and regulatory reporting (RPGT, SST).
• Provide strategic financial advice to BU Head and senior management on investments and risk.
• Drive implementation and optimization of financial systems (e.g., SAP ERP).
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team within the BU.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/ICAEW)

Member of MIA

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Xircle Talent is seeking a Head of Finance (BU) for a well-established Malaysian public-listed group specializing in property development and township planning. This role leads all financial operations for a designated business unit and provides strategic financial insights to support growth and group profitability.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, internal controls, audits, and tax.