CFO (Public Listed / Based in KL)

• Develop and execute the Group’s financial strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth priorities.
  
• Partner with the Group CEO and senior management on business strategy, financial performance and key commercial decisions.
  
• Drive improvements in revenue, profitability, EBITDA, margins, cash flow and return on capital.
  
• Establish clear financial targets, KPIs and performance management frameworks across the Group.
  
• Provide timely financial analysis, scenario modelling and commercial recommendations to support decision-making.
  
• Challenge business assumptions and decisions constructively through sound financial and commercial judgement.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, productivity and overall financial performance.
  

• Lead the Group’s annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
  
• Establish effective financial reporting and management information systems to support business performance.
  
• Monitor actual performance against budgets, forecasts and strategic targets and drive corrective actions where required.
  
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
  
• Provide the Group CEO and Board with clear, concise and actionable financial insights.
  
• Strengthen financial processes, controls and reporting standards across the Group.
  

• Oversee the Group’s cash flow, working capital, liquidity and treasury management.
  
• Develop strategies to optimise cash generation and working capital utilisation.
  
• Manage banking relationships and negotiate financing facilities, credit lines and other funding arrangements.
  
• Optimise the Group’s capital structure and financing costs.
  
• Ensure appropriate funding is available to support business operations, expansion and strategic investments.
  
• Monitor financial risks relating to liquidity, interest rates, foreign exchange and funding.
  

• Provide financial leadership on acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, restructuring and other strategic initiatives.
  
• Lead financial evaluation, due diligence, valuation, financial modelling and deal structuring for corporate transactions.
  
• Assess investment proposals and capital allocation decisions based on risk, returns and strategic value.
  
• Support the Group CEO and Board on new business opportunities and expansion initiatives.
  
• Lead or support fundraising, corporate exercises and other strategic financing activities where required.
  

• Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls and risk management across the Group.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, statutory obligations and regulatory requirements.
  
• Work closely with internal and external auditors to maintain robust financial controls and reporting standards.
  
• Identify and proactively manage financial, operational and commercial risks.
  
• Support the Board, Audit Committee and senior management with appropriate financial and risk reporting.
  
• Maintain high standards of financial integrity, transparency and accountability across the organisation.
  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, investors, auditors, tax advisers and other key stakeholders.
  
• Represent the Group in financial and commercial discussions with external stakeholders.
  
• Where applicable, lead investor relations activities and strengthen market confidence in the Group.
  
• Support the preparation of Board papers, financial presentations, annual reports and other corporate communications.
  
• Provide clear and credible communication of the Group’s financial performance and outlook.
  

• Lead, develop and strengthen the Group Finance function, ensuring the team has the capability and structure to support the Group’s growth.
  
• Build a high-performance finance culture focused on accountability, commercial thinking and continuous improvement.
  
• Drive digitalisation, automation and improvements in financial systems and processes.
  
• Work closely with business units to embed stronger financial discipline and commercial decision-making.
  
• Act as a strategic business partner rather than solely a finance controller.
  
• Ensure Finance is closely aligned with the Group’s operational and strategic priorities.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline, preferably a professional accounting qualification such as MIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICAEW, MICPA, CAANZ or equivalent.
  
• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, including significant experience in a senior finance leadership or CFO-equivalent role.
  
• Proven track record in driving business performance, profitability, cash flow and financial transformation.
  
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, capital management and corporate finance.
  
• Experience in fundraising, banking relationships, M&A, investment evaluation or corporate restructuring would be advantageous.
  
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial information into actionable business decisions.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with the CEO, Board and senior management in a high-growth and dynamic environment.
  
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  
• High level of integrity, accountability, strategic thinking and hands-on execution capability.