Strategic Finance Manager: Reporting, Analysis & Growth

ACCA Careers; Kuala Kubu Bharu; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Malaysia seeks a seasoned finance leader to oversee financial reporting, management accounting, internal controls, treasury, manufacturing finance support, corporate exercises, and team leadership across the organization. The role requires strong knowledge of MFRS, Bursa Malaysia, and governance standards.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, mentor the finance team, and partner with operations to improve plant efficiency while ensuring compliance and

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with MFRS and Bursa Malaysia requirements
• Ensure timely consolidation of group accounts
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and regulators
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and corporate governance requirements
• Prepare and review management reports, variance analysis, and KPIs
• Support business units with cost analysis, margin improvement, and profitability tracking
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Provide insights to support strategic decision-making
• Strengthen and monitor internal control systems and SOPs
• Ensure compliance with audit, risk, and governance frameworks
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation measures
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity position
• Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, and trade facilities
• Optimize funding structure and capital efficiency
• Oversee costing structure (raw materials, production, overheads)
• Monitor inventory valuation, cost control, and wastage
• Partner with operations to improve plant efficiency and cost optimization
• Support M&A, fundraising, and corporate restructuring activities
• Assist in due diligence, financial modelling, and feasibility studies
• Participate in listing compliance and investor-related matters
• Supervise finance team and ensure high-quality deliverables
• Develop team capabilities in reporting, compliance, and analysis
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Job description

ACCA Careers in Malaysia seeks a seasoned finance leader to oversee financial reporting, management accounting, internal controls, treasury, manufacturing finance support, corporate exercises, and team leadership across the organization. The role requires strong knowledge of MFRS, Bursa Malaysia, and governance standards.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, mentor the finance team, and partner with operations to improve plant efficiency while ensuring compliance and