Finance Director (Public Listed Manufacturer)

Company Background

We are representing our client a public listed manufacturing group in Malaysia with a strong track record of growth and operational excellence. With diversified business segments and a solid presence in both local and international markets, the company continues to expand through innovation, strategic investments, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Work Location: Penang

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Director to lead the full spectrum of financial management for a well-established public-listed group. This role will oversee group-wide financial planning, reporting, governance, tax, and treasury functions, while partnering closely with senior leadership to drive financial performance, compliance, and strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the annual group budgeting process covering income statements, business units, and corporate functions.
• Revise and update financial forecasts to support strategic decisions.
• Assess new investment proposals, including financial viability, risks, and funding requirements.
• Present group financial results and insights during senior management meetings.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Review group consolidation worksheets and quarterly financial results.
• Oversee audited financial statements and liaise with auditors during interim and final audit cycles.
• Review monthly management financial reports for accuracy and relevance.
• Oversee corporate tax, deferred tax computations, tax returns, tax estimates, and tax planning.
• Review Sales & Service Tax (SST) returns.
• Review the annual report and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Ensure internal governance and SOP compliance, including approval of customer process applications and IT infrastructure requests.

Financial Controls & Operational Oversight

• Approve purchase orders, payment requests, CAPEX forms, credit notes, and related financial approvals.
• Approve sales orders that exceed credit limits or credit terms.
• Review insurance coverage for company assets and coordinate claims with relevant departments.
• Review tenancy, contract, and agreement documentation.
• Monitor debtors ageing, non-moving stock ageing, and collaborate with relevant teams on resolutions.
• Assess expected credit loss (ECL) and determine necessary provisions.
• Coordinate annual stock take, assess variances, and approve stock adjustments.
• Review internal audit reports and ensure closure of findings.

Treasury, Banking & External Relations

• Review and evaluate banking facilities documentation.
• Address queries from financial institutions during annual reviews.
• Support group liquidity planning, financial risk assessment, and capital management.

Leadership & People Management

• Approve manpower requisition and job application forms for recruitment.
• Oversee CSR-related budgeting and coordinate with internal teams.
• Provide financial guidance to cross-functional departments to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Undertake any additional tasks assigned by the Group Managing Director.

Requirements

• Professional Certification such as ACCA/CPA/MICPA or equivalent.
• Min 12 years of progressive finance experience, including several years in senior management.
• Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, tax, consolidation, budgeting, and governance.
• Experience in a public-listed manufacturing industry.
• Strong commercial awareness, leadership skills, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Consultant In-Charge:

Adelene | adelene@ talentrecruit.com.my | +60123343582 (WhatsApp)