Group Chief Financial Officer (Construction)

An exciting Group Chief Financial Officer (Construction) job has become available in Kuala Lumpur.

A leading construction and engineering group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Group Chief Financial Officer to join their Board-level leadership team. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the financial architecture of a Bursa Malaysia-listed organisation during a period of significant corporate transformation, including an upcoming IPO milestone. As the primary steward of financial integrity, you will drive strategic financial leadership across capital markets, treasury, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. You will be empowered to lead a high-performing Finance function, interface with key stakeholders such as the Audit Committee and external regulators, and ensure the highest standards of financial governance. The organisation values flexibility, professional growth, and collaborative leadership, making this an exceptional opportunity for an experienced finance executive looking to make a lasting impact in the construction sector.

• Board-level position offering full accountability for the Finance Department and direct engagement with senior stakeholders including the Audit Committee, Board Risk Committee, Bursa Malaysia, and Securities Commission.
• Opportunity to lead end-to-end IPO execution, oversee M&A transactions, and manage ongoing listing obligations for a Bursa Malaysia-listed group operating in construction and property.
• Role includes mentoring and developing a high-performing Finance team while driving a culture of discipline, accuracy, continuous improvement, and technical excellence across all business units.

What you'll do:

As Group Chief Financial Officer Construction based in Kuala Lumpur, you will play a central role in shaping the organisation’s financial strategy during a transformative phase that includes an IPO milestone. Your day-to-day responsibilities will span leading complex capital market activities such as IPO execution and M&A transactions; managing comprehensive financial reporting cycles; establishing rigorous internal controls; directing treasury operations; overseeing budgeting and performance management; and cultivating relationships with key external stakeholders. Success in this role requires you to provide clear data-driven commentary to senior leadership while ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements. You will also mentor your Finance team to build technical competency and succession capability across functions. By fostering a culture of discipline and continuous improvement within the department, you will help drive sustainable growth ambitions for the group.

• Lead and coordinate the company’s IPO exercise from prospectus preparation through regulator engagement to investment bank liaison and legal advisor collaboration.
• Oversee mergers, acquisitions, and disposal transactions by conducting feasibility studies, due diligence processes, financial modelling, and post-transaction integration reporting.
• Advise the Board on investment decisions by analysing their impact on group cash flow, profitability, and capital structure to support sustainable growth.
• Manage quarterly financial reporting cycles, annual report finalisation, ad hoc announcements, and ensure compliance with Bursa Malaysia listing requirements.
• Take hands-on responsibility for preparing consolidated group accounts in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) while ensuring timely release of reports to regulators.
• Establish robust internal controls across all business units by proactively identifying control weaknesses through financial analysis or audit findings and implementing remediation measures.
• Direct treasury operations including capital raising initiatives, debt structuring strategies, banking facility management, rigorous cash flow forecasting, and working capital optimisation.
• Monitor compliance with banking covenants while maintaining proactive relationships with financial institutions to mitigate risk exposures such as foreign exchange or liquidity risks.
• Own the annual budgeting cycle by developing group-wide forecasts and scenario models; analyse management accounts to identify performance variances and present insights to senior leadership.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with bankers, statutory auditors, tax agents, lawyers, company secretaries, government authorities; serve as primary contact for investor relations post-IPO.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Group Chief Financial Officer Construction brings proven experience from senior finance roles within listed companies—particularly those operating in construction or property sectors. Your background should include extensive exposure to regulatory compliance frameworks (such as Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements), advanced technical accounting skills (including MFRS application), hands-on involvement in IPOs or M&A transactions, as well as strong treasury management capabilities. You will demonstrate excellent stakeholder management abilities when engaging bankers, auditors or regulators. Your interpersonal skills enable you to mentor teams effectively while fostering collaboration across departments. Fluency in both English and Bahasa Malaysia is required for clear communication at all levels. Your commitment to governance discipline ensures that you uphold the highest standards of integrity throughout all aspects of financial stewardship.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline from a recognised university is essential for foundational expertise.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA Malaysia or MIA is mandatory along with membership in good standing with a recognised accounting body (MIA/MICPA/equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive senior finance leadership experience including at least 5 years at Financial Controller or CFO level ensures depth of knowledge.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the construction industry is required for understanding project cost accounting (MFRS 15), revenue recognition and contract-based financial management.
• Hands-on experience in Bursa Malaysia-listed company environment including quarterly reporting cycles and Listing Requirements compliance is crucial.
• Demonstrable track record in M&A due diligence or corporate IPO exercises provides practical insight into complex transactions.
• Experience managing group consolidation with multiple subsidiaries across different business segments is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to treasury operations including banking covenant management within project-finance contexts adds value.
• Expert-level knowledge of MFRS standards and Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements supports technical excellence.
• Advanced skills in ERP/accounting software systems plus proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis are highly desirable.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of Malaysia’s most respected names in construction engineering—renowned for its commitment to quality projects that shape skylines across Kuala Lumpur. Employees benefit from working alongside knowledgeable professionals who value collaboration and shared success. The company’s supportive leadership fosters personal growth through training opportunities designed to enhance technical skills while encouraging innovation within teams. Flexible working arrangements are available where possible so you can balance professional ambitions with personal commitments. The group’s inclusive approach welcomes under-represented talent from diverse backgrounds—ensuring everyone has access to career advancement pathways regardless of prior experience. With generous pension contributions offered alongside competitive benefits packages tailored for senior executives like yourself—this is an environment where your expertise will be valued every day.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your finance career to new heights by joining a Board-level team during an exciting period of corporate transformation—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C