Finance Manager (Melaka)

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established multinational organization within the precision manufacturing and technology sector for global customers across industrial and electronics markets.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and group policies
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and statutory compliance matters
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to corporate governance standards

Costing & Manufacturing Finance

• Oversee product costing, standard costing, and variance analysis (material, labor, overhead)
• Partner with operations to monitor production costs, yield, and efficiency metrics
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and support margin improvement strategies

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support business planning
• Track performance against budget and highlight key risks and opportunities

Business Partnering

• Work closely with plant management and cross-functional teams (operations, supply chain, procurement)
• Support decision-making through financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Act as a key finance liaison for operational and commercial stakeholders

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor cash flow, inventory levels, and receivables/payables
• Drive improvements in working capital efficiency

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration

Process & Systems Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and reporting efficiency
• Support ERP system enhancements and digital transformation initiatives

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CMA) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8-12 years of relevant experience in manufacturing finance.
• At least 3-5 years in a managerial or plant finance leadership role.
• Strong hands-on experience in:
  • Product costing and inventory accounting
  • Manufacturing variance analysis
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A
  • Working capital management

To apply, please click "APPLY NOW" or email Jared Tan at jared.tan@ambition.com.my. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.