全职 Head of Finance - Transformation (Hands-on Finance Functions - Supporting Business Restructuring) 工作, 薪水, PeopleLAKE Group Selangor 公司招聘中 - Ricebowl

Position Overview:

• Our client is seeking an agile, commercially minded and hands-on finance leader to establish and lead the company’s finance function from the ground up. The role will initially operate as an individual contributor role, with direct responsibility for financial reporting, management accounts, P&L analysis, cash flow management, budgeting, financial controls and compliance.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the company’s financial foundation, supporting business restructuring, improving financial visibility and establishing scalable finance processes. As the business evolves, the individual will progressively build and lead a finance team of approximately four to five members.
• This opportunity is suited to a finance professional who combines strong technical accounting and financial management capabilities with commercial judgement, resilience and the ability to operate effectively in a changing business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Personally manage the full spectrum of finance and accounting activities, including general ledger, month-end closing, management accounts and financial reporting.
• Prepare accurate and timely profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and other financial reports for management review.
• Establish a structured month-end and year-end closing process, including reconciliations, accruals, provisions and financial schedules.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial records and reporting.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax compliance, statutory filings and other relevant regulatory requirements.

2. P&L Management & Commercial Finance

• Monitor company and project-level financial performance, revenue, costs, gross margins, operating expenses and profitability.
• Analyse actual results against budgets, forecasts and project estimates, identifying variances, risks and corrective actions.
• Develop project costing, cost allocation and profitability tracking mechanisms relevant to engineering, maintenance and project-based operations.
• Work closely with management and operational stakeholders to improve cost control, commercial decision-making and financial performance.
• Provide financial insights to support tender pricing, contract evaluation and business investment decisions where required.

3. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts, liquidity planning and short-term financial projections.
• Monitor receivables, payables, collections, payment commitments and working capital requirements.
• Identify potential cash flow gaps and recommend practical measures to manage liquidity.
• Support management in evaluating funding requirements, financing options and relationships with banks, lenders and other financial stakeholders.
• Establish appropriate financial monitoring mechanisms for project cash flows, contract milestones and payment schedules.

4. Finance Process Development & Internal Controls

• Build the finance function from scratch, establishing accounting policies, standard operating procedures, reporting templates and financial workflows.
• Design and implement appropriate financial controls, approval matrices, delegation of authority and expenditure monitoring.
• Establish processes for budgeting, forecasting, expense management, procurement-related financial controls and financial documentation.
• Assess the suitability of existing accounting systems and implement practical improvements to financial reporting and process efficiency.
• Ensure finance processes are scalable, auditable and aligned with the company’s evolving business needs.

5. Business Restructuring & Financial Transformation

• Work closely with senior management and external advisers to support corporate restructuring, financial stabilisation and operational improvement initiatives.
• Review the company’s financial position, cost structure, profitability, liabilities, working capital and financial commitments.
• Prepare financial analyses, scenarios and forecasts to support restructuring decisions and business recovery plans.
• Establish financial reporting and monitoring mechanisms to track restructuring progress, cost-saving initiatives and financial outcomes.
• Adapt financial priorities, resource allocation and control measures in response to changing business conditions.
• Support fundraising and financing initiatives through financial information preparation, forecasts, due diligence and engagement with relevant stakeholders, as required.

6. Budgeting, Forecasting & Management Advisory

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and financial projections.
• Develop management dashboards and key financial performance indicators to support informed decision-making.
• Advise management on financial risks, cost optimisation, resource allocation and business performance.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity assessments to evaluate the financial implications of business decisions.
• Translate financial data into practical recommendations for non-finance stakeholders.

7. Team Building & Finance Leadership

• Initially operate as a hands-on individual contributor, personally executing core accounting, reporting and financial management responsibilities.
• Assess future finance resource requirements and develop a phased plan to establish a finance team of approximately four to five members.
• Recruit, develop and manage finance personnel as the business and transaction volume grow.
• Establish clear responsibilities, reporting structures, performance expectations and standardised working procedures.
• Progressively delegate operational activities while maintaining oversight of reporting accuracy, financial controls and team performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Substantial experience in finance and accounting, with demonstrated capability to operate at a senior finance management level.
• Strong hands-on experience in financial reporting, full-set accounts, management accounts, P&L analysis, cash flow management and budgeting.
• Proven ability to establish or significantly improve finance processes, accounting controls and reporting frameworks.
• Experience in business restructuring, financial turnaround, organisational transformation or managing finance in a changing business environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand project profitability, cost structures and working capital requirements.
• Experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure, project-based businesses, MRO or other contract-driven industries would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently as the sole finance professional initially, balancing strategic responsibilities with detailed execution.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in a volatile or evolving business environment.

The salary for this position is up to RM 30,000

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