Job Responsibilities
FP&A & Business Performance
- Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and mid‑term planning
- Monitor financial performance, conduct variance analysis, and provide insights
- Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support business decisions
- Prepare management reports for Regional Leadership and Japan HQ
Business Partnering & HQ Liaison
- Act as a strategic finance partner to regional commercial teams across Southeast Asia
- Serve as the main finance contact for Japan HQ (reporting, planning, ad‑hoc analysis)
- Translate business activities into clear financial implications
Financial Reporting & Controls
- Manage monthly closing and reporting processes
- Ensure compliance with IFRS (Group) and MFRS (Statutory) requirements
- Oversee outsourced accounting providers and support transition to in‑house functions Maintain an appropriate internal control environment
Tax & Compliance (SEA)
- Manage corporate tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing matters
- Ensure compliance with Malaysian and regional tax regulations
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and Japan HQ
Finance Operations & Systems
- Implement finance systems and scalable processes for a growing organization
- Oversee AP/AR, treasury, and cash management
Team Leadership
- Build and manage the finance team as the business grows
- Coach team members and develop a high‑performing finance function
Job Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent) is highly preferred
- 7–12 years of relevant finance experience
- Strong background in FP&A and business partnering
- Experience in multinational or regional roles, preferably within the FMCG industry
- Solid accounting knowledge (IFRS preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with cloud‑based ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, Xero, SAP B1)
- Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
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