The Role
Leads the organization’s Finance, FP&A, commercial performance, and supply chain functions. The CFO develops financial strategy, oversees budgeting, forecasting, reporting, liquidity, capital management, cost optimization, procurement, governance, risk, and compliance. They advise the CEO, executive committee, and board, manage stakeholder relationships, improve profitability and operational efficiency, and develop a high-performing finance team.
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Job Purpose
Provide strategic leadership and stewardship of the
organisation’s financial and commercial performance, covering Finance, FP&A,
and Supply Chain. The CFO ensures financial sustainability, profitability,
liquidity, and effective resource allocation, while delivering strategic
insights to support business decisions and long‑term growth. Working closely
with the CEO, Executive Committee, and Board, the CFO shapes business strategy,
drives financial and operational performance, strengthens governance and risk
management, and optimises financial and supply chain resources.
Job Responsibilities
1. Strategic Financial Management
- Develop
and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Advise
CEO, Executive Committee, and Board on financial and commercial matters.
- Lead
capital management and financial planning to support sustainable growth.
- Evaluate
investments and major initiatives to ensure sound decisions.
- Foster
a culture of accountability and value creation.
2. Financial Planning, Performance & Reporting
- Lead
budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning.
- Oversee
accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Monitor
performance against targets and recommend corrective actions.
- Drive
scenario planning and business modelling.
- Manage
cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.
- Safeguard
integrity of financial information for decision‑making.
3. Commercial Performance & Cost Management
- Partner
with business leaders to drive revenue growth and profitability.
- Identify
opportunities to improve margins, productivity, and ROI.
- Lead
cost optimisation initiatives.
- Evaluate
business cases and expansion opportunities.
- Provide
insights on key drivers to support timely action.
4. Supply Chain & Procurement Management
- Oversee
supply chain and procurement for efficiency and reliability.
- Implement
strategies aligned with business and financial objectives.
- Optimise
procurement costs, supplier performance, and inventory.
- Strengthen
supplier governance and risk management.
- Enhance
supply chain efficiency, cost, quality, and service levels.
5. Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure
compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and tax requirements.
- Maintain
effective internal controls to safeguard assets.
- Oversee
audit processes and resolve findings.
- Identify
and mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Promote
integrity, accountability, and compliance culture.
6. Board, Executive & Stakeholder Management
- Partner
with CEO and Executive Committee on strategic matters.
- Provide
financial updates and recommendations to the Board.
- Manage
relationships with shareholders, banks, auditors, regulators, and
advisors.
- Represent
the organisation in external financial and commercial matters.
- Build
strong cross‑functional partnerships across business functions.
7. Finance Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead
and develop a high‑performing Finance team.
- Build
strong analytical and commercial capabilities.
- Set
clear performance expectations and development plans.
- Develop
succession plans and strengthen leadership pipeline.
- Foster
continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
- Professional
qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent).
- MBA or advanced professional certification (preferred)
Requirement:
- 10–15
years in Finance, with 5+ years in senior leadership (CFO/Finance Director
level).
- Expertise
in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
- Strong
knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, audit, controls, and risk
management.
- Experience
in cash flow, capital management, and financial planning.
- Proven
ability to advise senior management and support decision‑making.
- Track
record in cost optimisation and profitability improvement.
- Experience
building and leading high‑performing teams.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent
- MBA or advanced professional certification
- 10-15 years of experience in Finance
- 5+ years of senior leadership experience at CFO or Finance Director level
- Expertise in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, audit, controls, and risk management
- Experience in cash flow, capital management, and financial planning
- Ability to advise senior management and support decision-making
- Track record in cost optimization and profitability improvement
- Experience building and leading high-performing teams
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The Company
What We Do
MVC Resources is a Malaysia-based human resources and recruitment consultancy that helps organizations address talent and skills gaps. It supports employers with recruitment, executive search, talent management, talent profiling, payroll outsourcing and human-capital advisory. The company also provides HR technology integration and helps digitize HR functions, streamline hiring and inform workforce decisions. Its clients include startups, SMEs and multinational organizations.
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