Finance Manager

**This role is with Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (BJC) Location: Selangor, Malaysia**

Job Responsibilities

Finance Leadership & Business Partnering

• Lead and oversee the overall Finance and Accounting functions of the company, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.
• Act as a strategic business partner and advisor to Management by providing financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Support business expansion, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate initiatives when required.
• Perform any other duties and ad hoc assignments as assigned by Management.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop and implement strategic financial management plans, annual budgets, business plans, and financial forecasts to support business growth.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Conduct financial analysis, profitability analysis, investment appraisal, and project feasibility studies for new business initiatives and capital expenditures.

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all financial transactions and accounting records.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports with timely submission.
• Lead and supervise month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring deadlines are met.

Manufacturing Finance & Cost Management

• Monitor manufacturing costs, product costing, inventory valuation, cost variances, and production efficiency to improve profitability.
• Review capital expenditure (CAPEX) proposals and monitor investment performance.

Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Manage cash flow, working capital, banking facilities, and treasury functions to maintain healthy financial performance.

Compliance, Tax & Regulatory Management

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), Companies Act, tax regulations, SST, and other statutory requirements.
• Oversee annual statutory audits, tax filings, and ensure timely submission of all statutory reports.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, company secretaries, government authorities, and other regulatory bodies on financial matters.

Internal Control, Governance & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain financial policies, procedures, governance, and internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs), financial controls, and risk management practices.

Process Improvement & Team Development

• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, digitalization, ERP/QAD system enhancement, and automation initiatives.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the Finance & Accounts team to strengthen competency and performance.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, MICPA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant working experience in Finance and Accounting, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or Financial Controller position within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of full set of accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and treasury functions.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing accounting, product costing, inventory control, standard costing, and cost variance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, corporate governance, financial risk management, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in project feasibility studies, financial modelling, investment analysis, and CAPEX evaluation.
• Experience leading ERP implementation or enhancement projects (QAD, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent leadership, people management, and business partnering capabilities.
• Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with strong financial modelling capabilities.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure while meeting tight reporting deadlines.