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We are seeking a high-caliber, commercially astute, and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to be based at our corporate headquarters in Johor Bahru. As a market-leading regional manufacturer with a footprint spanning Southeast Asia, our organization is undergoing a thrilling phase of capacity expansion, cross-border market penetration, and industrial automation. This role is tailored for a strategic financial powerhouse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is keen to escape the Kuala Lumpur commute to anchor themselves in the booming economic landscape of Johor. As the co-pilot to the CEO, you will oversee the group’s regional financial health, spearhead multi-million-dollar capital investments, optimize complex cross-border supply chain margins, and ensure world-class governance across all regional manufacturing operations.
Job Responsibility
Partner with the executive board to design and execute a robust 5-year regional expansion roadmap, managing capital structures across multiple currencies and jurisdictions
Conduct advanced corporate planning, feasibility modeling, and post-investment appraisals for new manufacturing plants, warehouse expansions, and cross-border joint ventures
Structure and negotiate complex corporate finance exercises, including regional fundraising, bank credit facilities, and asset-backed financing
Deliver aggressive cost-containment strategies by working directly with regional Plant Managers to audit manufacturing lines, material yield variances, and standard costing structures
Maximize regional working capital efficiency by designing optimized inventory control cycles, managing cash release loops, and tracking volatile raw material procurement pipelines
Ensure robust financial oversight of cross-border logistics, import/export custom tariffs, and tax compliance (e.g., Free Trade Zone incentives, reinvestment allowances)
Formulate and implement sophisticated foreign exchange (FX) hedging strategies to shield the group’s cross-border transactions and profit margins from currency fluctuations
Oversee statutory reporting, cash flow forecasting, and consolidated regional tax planning to optimize the group's effective tax rate across diverse fiscal regimes
Champion strict internal control frameworks, corporate governance, and risk mitigation policies across all manufacturing sites
Lead, mentor, and unify a diverse, multi-cultural finance and accounting team based in Johor Bahru and regional satellite offices
Act as the executive sponsor for digital transformation within finance, driving the rollout of integrated ERP systems, automated cost-accounting modules, and real-time business intelligence dashboards
Requirements
Mandatory membership with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
Active professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA Australia, ICAEW, or CIMA
Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience
At least 5 years as a CFO or Finance Director within a heavy/high-volume manufacturing environment
Regional (ASEAN) exposure
Deep, practical expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, supply chain finance, regional taxation, and corporate fundraising
Dynamic and visionary leader
Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills
Must be currently based in Johor Bahru or entirely willing to permanently relocate to JB
Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia
Bachelor Degree
Nice to have
Ability to speak regional languages (e.g., Mandarin)