chief financial officer.

• Company: Leading FMCG Manufacturer (Main Market Listed Co.)
• Location: Malaysia
• Reports To: Group Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
• Subordinates: Group Financial Controller, Head of Corporate Finance, Plant Finance Managers (3 Plants), Internal Audit, and Tax/Treasury Teams

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a high-caliber, dynamic, and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to steer the financial destiny of our rapidly growing, Main Market-listed FMCG manufacturing organization. Operating three state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Malaysia, our company demands a financial leader who bridges the gap between meticulous governance and aggressive corporate growth.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will serve as a strategic co-pilot to the CEO. You will be responsible for maximizing shareholder value, driving robust cost-containment and operational efficiency across our manufacturing floor, optimizing a complex supply chain balance sheet, and managing high-stakes capital market relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Financial Leadership & Corporate Planning

• Formulate and execute the Group’s long-term financial strategy and annual business plans to support aggressive top-line and bottom-line growth.
• Provide commercial counter-weight and analytical deep-dives to evaluate new strategic ventures, capacity expansions, and potential M&A or divestment opportunities.
• Drive capital allocation strategies, pricing models, and portfolio reviews to optimize margins across diverse FMCG product lines and SKUs.

2. Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain Finance

• Partner closely with Plant Managers to drive rigorous operational cost-discipline, standard costing accuracy, and variance analysis across all 3 manufacturing plants.
• Oversee raw material procurement hedges, working capital loops, and inventory management (including raw materials, packaging, and finished goods) to unlock optimal cash release.
• Lead capital expenditure (CapEx) tracking, appraisal, and ROI post-mortems for plant automation, machinery upgrades, and green manufacturing initiatives.

3. Listed Company Governance, Treasury & Investor Relations

• Ensure strict, timely compliance with Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, Securities Commission regulations, MFRS, and relevant tax laws.
• Manage corporate financial positioning, leading quarterly analyst briefings, drafting investor narratives, and maintaining strong relationships with institutional investors and fund managers.
• Structure group financing facilities, optimized debt/equity portfolios, cash flow forecasting, and foreign exchange (FX) hedging strategies to shield the business against volatile raw material currency exposures.

4. Digital Transformation & Process Optimization

• Act as the executive sponsor for financial systems modernization, driving automated S&OP pipelines, advanced cost-accounting modules, and real-time executive dashboard reporting.
• Reengineer the finance department’s operating model to scale process productivity, cut speed-to-market for reporting, and foster a performance-driven culture.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Qualifications: Mandatory membership with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). Possession of professional papers such as ACCA, CPA Australia, ICAEW, or CIMA is strictly required.
• Experience: Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a CFO or Finance Director capacity within a listed manufacturing company (FMCG, Food & Beverage, or High-Volume Consumer Goods experience is highly preferred).
• Technical Breadth: Proven track record managing multi-site plant operations finance, manufacturing cost-accounting, complex supply chain logistics, and automated ERP structures.
• Capital Markets Savvy: Demonstrated success navigating Bursa Malaysia regulatory frameworks, corporate finance transactions, and driving sophisticated Investor Relations campaigns.
• Leadership Style: A dynamic, resilient, and highly communicative leader who balances analytical rigor with commercial pragmatism. Adept at presenting complex financial positions clearly to the Board, institutional shareholders, and government regulators.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• An influential, C-suite leadership seat within a highly dynamic and resilient Malaysian corporate giant.
• Competitive executive compensation package including performance bonuses, car allowances, and comprehensive corporate healthcare benefits.
• Clear long-term career progression within an organization dedicated to technology-driven growth and sustainable regional footprint expansion.