Head of Finance, Manufacturing

The Company is seeking a Head of Finance to establish and lead the finance function for a new manufacturing plant. Responsibilities include designing accounting procedures, reporting frameworks, policies, and internal controls; developing budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial models; and overseeing manufacturing costing, inventory valuation, cost control, and performance reporting. The role also manages capital expenditure, treasury, statutory reporting, and financial compliance, while partnering with plant operations, supply chain, and regional stakeholders. The successful candidate will build and develop a finance team and support the plant’s operational readiness and long-term growth. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline; professional accounting qualifications are preferred. At least 8–10 years of finance and accounting experience in manufacturing, including senior management experience, is required, with new-plant or greenfield project experience an advantage. Strong knowledge of manufacturing costing, financial analysis, inventory management, internal controls, and Malaysian accounting and tax requirements is essential. Experience with ERP systems and finance process improvement, along with leadership, business partnering, and stakeholder management skills, is expected. Fluency in Mandarin and willingness to work onsite are required.