Financial Controller

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets, KPIs, and industry benchmarks, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Implement cost optimisation and resource allocation strategies to strengthen operating leverage.
• Conduct scenario analysis and financial modelling for new ventures, outlet expansion (e.g., Ayam Gepuk Pak Gembus scaling from 80 to 200 outlets), and capital structure decisions.
• Oversee accurate and timely preparation of consolidated group accounts and quarterly results.
• Ensure compliance with MFRS, IFRS, taxation laws and internal financial policies.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, and regulators to ensure best practice compliance.
• Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard company assets against financial risks.
• Manage the Group's capital structure and funding strategies, including debt, equity, RCPS, and sukuk issuance.
• Lead financing negotiations, optimise loan management, and plan capital investments.
• Oversee group cash flow, liquidity, and working capital, ensuring financial sustainability and operational continuity.

Investor & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as a key financial spokesperson for the Group to investors, analysts, bankers, and regulators.
• Support fundraising activities, investor communications, and financial presentations to the Board and shareholders.
• Coordinate corporate exercises, investor relations matters, and the Group's Annual Report statements.
• Build trust and confidence with external stakeholders to strengthen the Group's reputation ahead of IPO.

Operational Excellence & Systems Improvement

• Evaluate and continuously improve financial processes, controls, and systems to ensure scalability.
• Provide timely project cost reports, margin analysis, and management dashboards to support operational decision‑making.
• Maintain a result‑oriented approach to ensure deadlines and initiatives are delivered consistently.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Group finance and accounting team, fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Build internal capabilities across financial reporting, tax, compliance, treasury, and investor support.
• Ensure succession planning, training, and staff retention for a sustainable finance function.
• Oversee credit control policies, ensuring robust management of receivables and timely collections.
• Monitor project‑level collections and enforce discipline in working capital management.
• Regularly review credit risk exposure and recommend corrective actions.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field .
• Professional qualification preferred : CPA, ACCA, or equivalent .
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards ( MFRS / IFRS ) and financial regulations.

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in accounting and finance, preferably in the F&B or hospitality industry .
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management .
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MYOB, or similar).
• Experience managing audits and regulatory compliance .

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services

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