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Our client, a well‑established FMCG with multiple manufacturing plants in Malaysia and regional operations, is seeking a Financial Controller who acts as a financial steward and strategic business partner. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, and robust internal controls while driving business insights through effective financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis across multiple manufacturing sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate Group financial reporting in compliance with MFRS / IFRS.
- Oversee consolidation of multiple business units and plants, validating submissions for accuracy and consistency.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax agents and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance with statutory and Bursa requirements.
- Strengthen internal control frameworks and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and ensure governance integrity.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes for speed, accuracy and transparency.
FP&A & Business Performance Management
Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance review cycles in collaboration with plant and divisional finance teams.Provide variance analysis and performance commentary on revenue, production cost, yield, conversion cost and margin.Develop and maintain financial models for business scenarios, sensitivity analyses and strategic decision support.Present actionable insights to management on profitability, productivity and working capital efficiency.Translate financial data into business intelligence to support operational and strategic decisions.Costing & Manufacturing Finance
Oversee standard costing and cost of goods manufactured across multiple plants.Analyse production variances, material usage, yield and overhead absorption for cost optimisation.Review product margins, pricing proposals and cost‑to‑serve analysis to ensure sustainable profitability.Partner with operations and supply chain leaders to improve cost efficiency and asset utilisation.CapEx & Project Evaluation
Evaluate capital expenditure proposals, ROI and payback periods to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.Track project implementation and conduct post‑investment reviews to measure benefits realisation.Provide financial guidance for new investments, capacity expansion or process automation initiatives.Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnership
Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals across reporting, costing and FP&A functions.Build strong collaboration with operations, commercial and supply chain teams to drive financial discipline and accountability.Act as a key business partner to the Group CFO and senior management in shaping strategic priorities and business direction.Requirements
Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business; professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) required.Minimum 10–12 years of progressive finance experience, with a blend of controllership and FP&A exposure within manufacturing or FMCG.Strong technical understanding of financial reporting, standard costing, budgeting and performance analysis.Proven track record in multi‑plant consolidation and cost management.Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.#J-18808-Ljbffr