Agensi Pekerjaan Talent Recruit Hiring! Full Time Chief Financial Officer in Pulau Pinang - Ricebowl

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in senior leadership (CFO/Group Financial Controller) roles.

• Strong background in manufacturing, industrial or engineering industries.

• Proven experience in financial strategy, FP&A, corporate finance, and managing multi-entity group structures.

• Familiarity with Bursa listing requirements and corporate governance.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial acumen with excellent strategic thinking and decision-making capability.

• Hands-on leadership with the ability to develop teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of risk management, treasury, internal controls, taxation, and corporate governance.

• High integrity, resilience, and commitment to transparency and accuracy.

• Strong communication skills for Board-level reporting and external stakeholder engagement.

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and lead the Groups financial strategy, ensuring strong financial performance, transparency, and compliance.

• Provide strategic financial insights to the Board, Managing Director and Executive Committee to support business decisions, growth opportunities, and operational improvements.

• Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.

2. Bursa Listing Compliance & Governance

• Strengthen financial governance, internal controls, and reporting to meet Main Market standards.

• Lead and manage the Main Market uplift exercise, including:

• o Due diligence preparations

• o Coordination with auditors, advisors, and investment banks

• o Enhancement of internal controls and compliance frameworks

• o Support in prospectus/submission documentation

• Ensure full compliance with:

• o Bursa Listing Requirements

• o Securities Commission (SC) guidelines

• o Corporate governance best practices

• Oversee timely, accurate, and transparent regulatory disclosures, including quarterly reports, announcements, and circulars.

3. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Drive annual budgeting processes across subsidiaries and business units.

• Establish strong FP&A frameworks, including variance analysis, performance metrics, and business reviews.

• Analyse financial results and trends to identify improvement opportunities and strategic risks.

4. Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee Group financial reporting, consolidation, and month-end/year-end closing.

• Ensure compliance with MFRS, Bursa/Listing Requirements (if applicable), statutory regulations, and internal governance standards.

• Strengthen internal controls, financial systems, and accounting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

5. Treasury & Cashflow Management

• Monitor Group cashflow, liquidity, and working capital to support business stability and expansion.

• Optimise banking relationships, credit facilities, financing structures, and interest cost management.

• Lead capital allocation planning, including investment evaluation, CAPEX control, and returns analysis.

6. Risk Management & Compliance

• Establish and maintain a robust enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.

• Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks while implementing mitigation actions.

• Ensure adherence to corporate governance, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.

7. Corporate Finance & Strategic Projects

• Lead corporate finance activities including M&A evaluations, due diligence, fundraising, and strategic investments.

• Support business expansion plans such as new facilities, product lines, automation, and digitalisation.

• Drive cost optimisation, operational efficiency, and financial improvement initiatives across the Group.

8. Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management

• Develop and execute investor relations strategies to strengthen market visibility and investor confidence.

• Manage communications and engagement with key stakeholders, including analysts, institutional investors, investment banks, and regulators.

• Represent the Group in analyst briefings, shareholder meetings, investor roadshows, and public disclosure sessions.

• Ensure consistent, accurate, and transparent communication of the Groups financial performance, strategy, and outlook.

• On-the-job training
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Exposure to real business operations