Country Financial Controller

• Oversee the full spectrum of plant finance, including standard and actual product costing, BOM analysis, and manufacturing variance control
• Implement and manage rigorous internal controls over inventory valuation, raw material procurement, and factory overheads
• Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives on the production floor to improve the final bottom line
• Act as the lead financial advisor for commercial teams to drive revenue growth and margin protection across Malaysia and SEA export markets
• Evaluate the financial viability of export pricing strategies, distributor agreements, and regional promotional campaigns
• Manage the financial complexities of export operations, including trade compliance, duties, and regional logistics costs
• Develop sophisticated financial models for new product launches and cross-border business expansion
• Orchestrate the annual budgeting process and monthly rolling forecasts (MTDP) for the country and export divisions
• Provide in-depth variance analysis and data-driven insights to the Regional Finance Director and local senior leadership
• Optimize net free cash flow through effective working capital management and AR collection transformation projects
• Manage multi-currency FX hedging strategies to mitigate risks from regional export revenues
• Ensure all financial statements comply with IFRS/MFRS and group accounting policies
• Manage statutory audits, corporate tax filings, and international transfer pricing (TP) documentation for cross-border transactions
• Lead the implementation of digital transformation and automation projects (e.g., e-Invoicing, SAP upgrades)

• Degree in Accounting/Finance and a professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or MIA)
• Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive experience, with a heavy emphasis on FMCG or Manufacturing sectors
• Prior experience in a Big 4 Audit Firm is highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in managing SEA export operations and dealing with multi-currency jurisdictions
• Advanced proficiency in SAP or Oracle and expert-level financial modeling in Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams and interact with regional C-suite stakeholders

13th month