Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Company
PLC based in Putrajaya

Job Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for leading the Group’s overall financial strategy, financial management, governance and risk management. The CFO serves as a key strategic partner to the CEO and Board in driving sustainable growth, profitability and long-term financial stability across the Group and its subsidiaries

Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Business Planning
•Develop and execute Group financial strategy aligned with business objectives
•Advise CEO and Board on financial performance, strategy, and growth opportunities
•Lead long‑term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
•Evaluate financial viability of new businesses, projects, and investments
•Support strategic initiatives (M&A, restructuring, joint ventures, corporate exercises)

Financial Performance & Management Reporting
•Oversee financial performance of Group, subsidiaries, and business units
•Monitor revenue, profitability, margins, costs, and KPIs
•Review monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts/reports
•Lead Group consolidation and ensure accurate, timely reporting
•Provide financial analysis and insights for decision‑making
•Drive corrective action for underperforming businesses or budget variances

Treasury, Cash Flow & Funding
•Oversee cash flow, liquidity, and working capital management
•Develop funding and capital management strategy
•Manage banking facilities, financing arrangements, and relationships
•Ensure efficient allocation/utilisation of funds across subsidiaries
•Monitor financial commitments, debt obligations, and funding needs
•Optimise capital structure and financing costs

Budgeting & Cost Management
•Lead annual budgeting and forecasting process
•Monitor performance against approved budgets
•Drive cost optimisation and financial discipline
•Collaborate with Business Unit Heads to improve profitability
•Review major CAPEX, OPEX, and investment proposals

Governance, Risk & Compliance
•Establish and strengthen financial policies, SOPs, and internal controls
•Ensure compliance with MFRS, taxation, statutory requirements, regulations
•Oversee financial risk management (liquidity, credit, investment, exposure)
•Safeguard Group assets with appropriate controls
•Coordinate with auditors, tax agents, regulators, and advisers
•Support Board/committees on governance and risk matters

Investment & Corporate Finance
•Evaluate investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships
•Lead financial modelling, feasibility studies, and due diligence
•Support fundraising and capital‑raising activities
•Assess investment returns, risks, and commercial viability
•Monitor performance of approved investments/projects

Finance Team Leadership
•Lead and develop Group Finance function (Controller, Treasury, Accounts)
•Define responsibilities, KPIs, and performance expectations
•Develop finance talent and succession planning
•Promote collaboration between Finance and other functions
•Drive improvements in systems, automation, and reporting

Board & Stakeholder Management
•Present financial performance, forecasts, and recommendations to CEO/Board
•Provide clear insights to support business decisions
•Maintain relationships with banks, auditors, regulators, investors, stakeholders
•Represent Group on financial matters when required

Requirements
•Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
•Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICAEW) highly preferred
•Minimum 15 years progressive finance experience with senior leadership exposure
•Strong background in Group finance, consolidation, treasury, corporate finance, budgeting, planning
•Experience managing finance across multiple subsidiaries/diversified businesses
•Public listed company experience highly preferred
•Strong knowledge of MFRS, governance, internal controls, compliance
•Commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and analytical capabilities
•High integrity, sound judgement, and accountability

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

For more information, you may reach out to Charmaine at her email at charmaine.loo@peoplelake.asia or WhatsApp her at +6017 4622500