Group Finance Manager

Location: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Work Mode: Fully onsite

Role Summary

This role leads the finance function at group level overseeing financial operations across a portfolio of entities. It is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy maintaining strong governance and supporting business performance through effective reporting analysis and control.

The position partners closely with senior management on operational strategic and funding-related matters while driving consistency and discipline across a multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead end-to-end financial reporting cycles ensuring timely and reliable outputs
  
• Oversee closing activities and ensure completeness of financial data
• Review key accounting treatments and balance sheet integrity
• Deliver clear and concise financial reporting for leadership review
  

Group-Level Oversight

• Coordinate financial reporting across multiple entities and ensure alignment at group level
  
• Manage intercompany matters and ensure proper treatment in consolidated results
  
• Maintain consistency in financial practices across all business units
  
• Enhance overall governance within a centralised finance structure
  

Portfolio Monitoring

• Provide financial oversight across a mix of operating and investment entities
  
• Track performance liquidity and financial position across the portfolio
  
• Monitor capital flows and funding arrangements between entities
  
• Highlight key risks and areas for improvement to management
  
  

Planning & Performance Analysis

• Drive budgeting and forecasting activities across the group
  
• Analyse trends margins and cost structures to support decision-making
  
• Provide insights to improve operational and financial performance
  
• Prepare materials for senior management and board discussions
  
  

Funding & Financial Strategy

• Support financing activities including funding applications and negotiations
  
• Prepare financial models projections and supporting documentation
  
• Manage relationships with lenders and financial institutions
  
• Track obligations and ensure compliance with financing terms
  

Compliance & Regulatory Matters

• Ensure adherence to statutory and tax requirements
  
• Manage audit processes and liaise with external advisors
  
• Maintain proper documentation and audit readiness
  
• Support implementation of regulatory changes where applicable
  
  

Controls & Process Enhancement

• Strengthen internal controls policies and approval processes
  
• Standardise financial structures and reporting formats
  
• Improve efficiency through streamlining workflows and systems
  
• Establish and maintain clear authority and approval frameworks
  
  

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Contribute financial perspectives to business initiatives and investments
  
• Support evaluation of new opportunities and risk considerations
  
• Monitor cash flow and optimise liquidity across the group
  
• Provide independent financial oversight to support sound decision-making
  
  

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting Finance or a related discipline
  
• Professional certification (e.g. ACCA CPA CIMA) is advantageous
  
• Experience in a multi-entity or group finance setting
  
• Hands-on exposure to consolidation and financial management structures
  
• Prior experience leading and managing a team
  
• Familiarity with compliance tax and statutory reporting frameworks
  
• Exposure to financing investments or corporate finance activities is beneficial
  
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic and evolving business environment
  
  

Consultant in charge:

• Kim Tan

Remark:
Due to high volume of applications only shorted candidates will be contacted