About Our Client
A leading player in the Energy & Natural Resources sector, with a strong presence across Southeast Asia. The organization operates multiple business lines, including energy production, natural resource management, and related industrial services, generating annual revenues exceeding MYR 2.5 billion.
- Founded: about a decade ago
- Positioning: Independent upstream energy platform with a progressive/modern approach
- Region: Southeast Asia + Australasia
- Backing: Experienced ex-MNC energy leaders with private capital support
- Focus: Acquire and optimize producing or near-producing assets, generate cash flow quickly, gradually incorporate energy transition initiatives
Key Context for the Role:
- Company is in rapid growth and expansion across multiple countries
- New role
- Role is about commercial strategy, governance, and reporting, not just number-crunching
- Focus areas: funding, investor relations, cost optimization, capital allocation, and asset-level performance
Takeaway:
This is a build-and-scale platform, looking for a strategic finance leader who can operate at both a commercial and operational level.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business growth and corporate objectives.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for multiple business units.
- Provide strategic financial advice to the executive team and board to support decision-making.
- Ensure full compliance with financial regulations, corporate governance, and industry standards.
- Drive financial risk management through strong internal controls and monitoring frameworks.
- Identify cost optimization and efficiency opportunities across operations.
- Partner with operational and commercial teams to support strategic initiatives and investment planning.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
Candidate Profile
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA, ACCA) are advantageous.
- Extensive experience in financial leadership within the Energy & Natural Resources or related sectors.
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive strategic finance initiatives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in complex business environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Commitment to ethical financial practices, compliance, and regulatory standards.
What's on Offer
- Competitive monthly salary: MYR 40,000 – MYR 45,000.
- Permanent senior leadership role within a high-growth, multi-billion MYR organization.
- Comprehensive benefits package and career development opportunities.
- Exposure to high-impact projects and strategic initiatives within the Energy & Natural Resources sector.
