We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial management of our Group.
Responsibilities
- 1. Strategic Financial Leadership & Governance
 - Group Financial Strategy
 - Develop and execute long-term financial strategies that drive profitable growth, capital efficiency, and shareholder value across all business segments and markets.
 - Lead strategic planning cycles including budgeting, forecasting, investment appraisal, and multi-year planning to align with enterprise objectives.
 - Financial Governance & Compliance
 - Oversee group-wide financial reporting, internal controls, regulatory compliance (including Bursa Malaysia), and adherence to international accounting standards.
 - Lead the implementation of robust financial risk management frameworks including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
 - 2. Capital, Treasury & Value Creation
 - Optimize the Group’s capital structure and liquidity profile through disciplined capital allocation, treasury optimization, and access to diversified funding sources.
 - Lead financing activities including capital raising, debt restructuring, and funding for M&A, expansion, and innovation initiatives.
 - 3. Investor & Stakeholder Management
 - Serve as the principal financial spokesperson to investors, analysts, financial institutions, and regulators.
 - Develop and implement investor relations strategies to communicate the Group’s value proposition, financial performance, and strategic direction.
 - 4. Enterprise Performance Management
 - Performance Analytics & Business Intelligence
 - Institutionalize a performance-driven culture by implementing group-wide KPIs, dashboards, and performance review frameworks.
 - Use financial analytics to evaluate business health, identify value leakage, and enable timely and informed decisions.
 - Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
 - Actively engage in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process to ensure alignment across demand, supply, finance, and operations, driving profitability, agility, and enterprise-wide responsiveness.
 - 5. Strategic Projects & Business Expansion
 - M&A, Investment and New Market Entry
 - Lead financial due diligence, structuring, and integration of M&A deals aligned to the Group’s growth and diversification strategy.
 - Evaluate investment cases and commercial ventures across Southeast Asia with a disciplined approach to risk-return optimization.
 - Business Partnering
 - Serve as strategic advisor to BU Heads, providing financial insights to influence decisions on pricing, productivity, procurement, and business model innovations.
 - 6. Digital Finance & Shared Services Enablement
 - Finance Digitalization & ERP Strategy
 - Drive finance transformation through digitization, automation, and deployment of modern ERP platforms to enable real-time insights and cost efficiency.
 - Lead the modernization of the MIS function and integration of financial systems across the Group.
 - Shared Services Optimization
 - Establish and scale a centralized Shared Services model for finance, standardizing processes, improving cycle times, and reducing overheads.
 - 7. Tax, Treasury & Regulatory Strategy
 - Tax Planning & Incentives
 - Oversee the Group’s tax strategy, planning, and compliance including cross-border operations, transfer pricing, and incentive optimization (e.g., LITC in Labuan).
 - Maintain strong relationships with tax authorities and ensure timely adaptation to regulatory changes across jurisdictions.
 - Treasury & Credit Management
 - Manage the Group’s cash flow, hedging strategy, and credit risk policies to support operational stability and growth.
 - 8. Leadership & Capability Building
 - Finance Talent Development
 - Build a high-performing finance organization by mentoring next-generation finance leaders and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
 - Define capability frameworks, succession plans, and continuous learning programs to future-proof the finance function.
 - Executive Engagement & Cross-functional Collaboration
 - Partner with the Executive Chairman and leadership team to translate strategic vision into financial action.
 - Actively contribute to Group-level steering committees, business transformation, and ESG finance initiatives
 
Experience & Qualifications
At least 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with a strong track record in enterprise finance, capital management, and digital transformationDeep experience in manufacturing, agribusiness, or regional multinational operationsProven ability to partner with Boards and C-suite executives on high-impact decisionsExperience managing finance in complex, matrixed, and regulated environmentsSeniority level
DirectorEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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