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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.
Job Responsibility
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
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
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
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
Mandatory membership with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
Possession of professional papers such as ACCA, CPA Australia, ICAEW, or CIMA is strictly required
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)
Proven track record managing multi-site plant operations finance, manufacturing cost-accounting, complex supply chain logistics, and automated ERP structures
Demonstrated success navigating Bursa Malaysia regulatory frameworks, corporate finance transactions, and driving sophisticated Investor Relations campaigns
A dynamic, resilient, and highly communicative leader who balances analytical rigor with commercial pragmatism
Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required