The Financial Controller (FC) is a key finance leadership role responsible for driving financial stewardship, performance management, and operational excellence within the business. The FC partners closely with cross-functional and business unit leaders to ensure financial transparency, statutory compliance, and effective resource deployment, while enabling strategic growth and transformation aligned with Group objectives.
This role oversees finance functions including accounting, financial planning, reporting, compliance, business analysis, and supporting supply chain finance. It plays a pivotal role in business decision-making, enterprise value creation, and continuous improvement of financial capabilities to support long-term sustainability.
Responsibilities
1. Financial Strategy, Governance & Compliance
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure robust financial governance, aligned with Group strategy and compliance with MFRS, regulatory, and Bursa Malaysia requirements.
- Ensure timely submission of statutory accounts, monthly and quarterly reports, and Board reporting.
- Establish strong internal controls, risk management, and audit readiness.
2. Enterprise Performance Management
- Drive business performance by developing KPIs, dashboards, and monthly performance reviews.
- Provide commercial insights and financial analytics to support profitability analysis, cost management, and performance improvement.
- Actively contribute to Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes to align finance with supply chain, operations, and commercial strategies.
3. Business Partnering & Commercial Decision Support
- Partner with operational and commercial teams to evaluate business plans, pricing strategies, and investment proposals.
- Assess financial implications of business strategies, cost drivers, and productivity initiatives to enhance bottom-line impact.
- Support evaluation and financial due diligence of capex, expansion, and efficiency improvement projects.
4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Resource Allocation
- Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, ensuring alignment with the companys strategic direction and operational realities.
- Monitor monthly financial performance against budget, providing variance analysis and proactive insights.
- Guide optimal resource allocation through robust financial modelling and scenario planning.
5. Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital Management
- Manage cash conversion cycle, liquidity, and working capital to ensure financial resilience and cost efficiency.
- Oversee day-end closing and weekly financial close to enable timely visibility and decision-making.
- Support Group Treasury in optimizing funding and banking relationships.
6. Finance Transformation & Shared Services Enablement
- Drive finance process improvement, digitization, and system enhancements for efficiency and agility.
- Collaborate with Group Finance and IT to implement ERP, reporting, and automation initiatives.
- Enable Shared Services Centre standardization and performance as part of operational excellence strategy.
7. Leadership & Capability Building
- Lead and develop the Finance team by setting clear expectations, coaching, and building functional excellence.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Champion talent development and succession planning within the finance function.
8. Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives
- Support strategic projects including supply chain transformation, operational cost optimization, and sustainability initiatives.
- Provide financial leadership in business continuity, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.
Education & Professional Credentials
- Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- Professional qualification: ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA, or equivalent (mandatory).
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of progressive finance experience in a leadership role, preferably within the manufacturing or agri-food sector.
- Proven track record in financial planning, compliance, and business partnering.
- Experience with financial systems implementation, process optimization, and working in matrix organizations.
