Group Finance Manager

Malaysia
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

They are a prominent supply chain and logistics company operating in Malaysia as part of its broader presence across Asia. The company provides end-to-end supply chain solutions, including warehousing, transportation, and inventory management, with a strong focus on innovation and technology integration. In Malaysia, they operate modern logistics facilities and play a key role in regional distribution, particularly within the ASEAN region.Please contact Rathi or email your cv directly in word format with Job ID: 15254 toPlease note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 7 business days, we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful. rathi@theedgepartnership.comKey responsibilitiesBusiness Partnering

Partner with regional business unit leaders to support strategic decision-making, budget planning, and performance management.
Provide financial insights and analysis to drive business growth, margin improvements, and operational efficiency.
Support commercial initiatives such as pricing, market expansion, cost optimization, and investment evaluations.
Act as a financial advisor to non-finance leaders, translating complex financial data into actionable insights.

Regional Oversight & Governance

Review and challenge financial reports, tax reports, forecasts, and budgets submitted by in-country finance teams.
Ensure consistency in accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards across all markets.
Drive alignment and best practice sharing across the region.
Coordinate internal and external audits across the region and support remediation of identified issues.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Consolidate and review monthly regional performance, highlighting risks and opportunities to senior leadership.
Track and analyze key financial KPIs to monitor business performance.
Assist in preparing board or executive reports as required.

Team Collaboration & Support

Provide guidance and technical support to in-country finance managers and their teams.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across the regional finance community.
Support capability building and training initiatives for local finance teams.

Role requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, CPA, CA, or ACCA qualification preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance experience, including regional exposure and at least 2-3 years in a business partnering capacity.
Experience managing or working with multi-country finance teams across Asia or similar regions.
Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, internal controls, and business performance drivers.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across cultures and functions.
Comfortable working in a matrix or fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.

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