Strategic Finance Manager - Treasury & Growth

MVC Resources; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia—Our client, a global manufacturer of industrial packaging solutions, seeks a proactive Finance Manager to lead the finance department and partner with senior management to drive business success.

You will oversee financial planning, treasury, compliance, and stakeholder management within a manufacturing environment, with a view toward finance transformation and potential progression to FC role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; professional qualification is advantageous.
• 5–10 years of accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Hands-on management of full sets of accounts, consolidated statements, and statutory reporting.
• PLC exposure and manufacturing sector experience highly preferred; strong MFRS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Direct preparation of full sets of accounts and group consolidations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and treasury operations.
• Ensure compliance with MFRS, statutory laws and public listing requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, and regulators.
• Build relationships with bankers and business units; strengthen internal controls.
• Lead finance system enhancements and process automation initiatives.
• Mentor and develop the finance team, support strategic initiatives.
• Execute ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Budgeting

Treasury

Internal controls

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel

UBS software

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/CIMA/MICPA

Tools

ERP systems

UBS software

Job description

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia | Posted on 11/30/2026

About Our Client Our client is a prominent global manufacturer of industrial packaging solutions, specializing in corrugated carton boxes and multi-wall industrial paper bags. Recognized as a leading independent packaging converter in Southeast Asia, they have a long-standing history of delivering high-quality, innovative products to a diverse corporate clientele.

Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and high-performing Finance Manager to lead the finance department and partner closely with senior management to drive overall business success. This strategic position provides broad exposure to financial planning, corporate compliance, treasury, and stakeholder management within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to influence business decisions and spearhead finance transformations, offering a clear pathway and potential progression to a Financial Controller (FC) role.

Job Responsibilities

Direct the preparation of full sets of accounts, group consolidations, and timely financial reporting.

Oversee financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and treasury operations.

Ensure strict adherence to MFRS, statutory laws, and public listing requirements.

Coordinate seamlessly with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.

Cultivate robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including bankers, regulators, and various business units.

Fortify internal controls, financial risk management, and overall corporate governance.

Spearhead system enhancements, process automation, and continuous finance improvement initiatives.

Mentor, lead, and develop the finance team while actively supporting the company's strategic business initiatives.

Execute ad hoc projects and special assignments to support evolving operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; a professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, CIMA, MICPA, etc.) is highly advantageous.

5 to 10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

Proven hands-on background in managing full sets of accounts, group consolidated financial statements, and statutory reporting.

Previous experience in a Public Listed Company (PLC) is highly preferred; exposure to the manufacturing sector is a distinct plus.

Comprehensive knowledge of MFRS, internal controls, budgeting, and treasury management.

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and computerized accounting systems (experience with UBS software is a bonus).

Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate and effectively influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.