Finance Director

An exciting Finance Director job has just become available at one of the MNC companies based in Pahang.

A leading organisation in Pahang is seeking a Finance Director to join their Kuantan site, offering you the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a business undergoing significant growth and transformation. As Finance Director, you will be at the heart of strategic decision-making, collaborating closely with senior leaders to drive commercial success and ensure robust financial management. This position promises an engaging blend of business partnering, change management, and leadership responsibilities within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will have the chance to influence key projects, develop your team, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, all while ensuring compliance and sound governance. If you are passionate about making a tangible impact and thrive in environments where your expertise is valued, this is an exceptional opportunity for you.

• You will be instrumental in guiding the site through a period of substantial growth and change, working alongside senior leaders to shape strategy and deliver results.
• The role offers extensive collaboration opportunities across local and global teams, allowing you to build strong relationships and influence business outcomes.
• You will enjoy a dynamic workplace where your analytical skills, business acumen, and commitment to continuous improvement are highly valued and supported.

What you'll do:

As Finance Director in Kuantan, you will immerse yourself in a multifaceted role that blends strategic planning with hands-on financial management. Your day-to-day activities will involve partnering with senior leaders to craft strategies that respond proactively to anticipated growth and change. You will provide insightful analytics that underpin critical business decisions while championing continuous improvement across finance processes. By preparing accurate financial accounts, leading reporting cycles, supporting bids and contracts, and maintaining compliance with statutory requirements, you will ensure the organisation’s financial health remains robust. Your ability to collaborate across teams—both locally and globally—will be essential as you help embed sound governance practices. Success in this role hinges on your capacity to balance immediate operational needs with long-term strategic objectives while nurturing your finance team’s capabilities.

• Partner with the site director and leadership team to develop strategic plans that support significant growth and transformation over the next three to five years.
• Deliver analytics and insight to inform business decisions by working closely with both site and functional leaders to drive performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis on variances to forecast results and unforeseen trading patterns, embedding continuous improvement principles to address issues at their source.
• Promote a focus on both top-line revenue and bottom-line profit within the business unit by supporting and critiquing new project proposals for cash flow and profitability.
• Provide robust financial support for bids and contracts, ensuring costings are competitive and achievable for successful fulfilment.
• Lead the reporting cycle for the business unit by ensuring outputs such as reports, plans, and budgets are accurate, timely, and actionable.
• Collaborate with other leadership team members to ensure messaging and analytics are comprehensive, highlighting key financial issues effectively.
• Prepare company financial accounts so they are presented accurately, on time, and fully compliant with local statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Group functions to implement company policies fully, maintain them rigorously, apply control frameworks properly, and ensure good governance over all required controls and risks.
• Ensure the company meets its financial and legal obligations in the region by liaising with local authorities and external audit teams as needed.

What you bring:

To excel as Finance Director in Kuantan, you will bring a wealth of proven experience gained from similar roles within manufacturing settings. Your academic background in finance or accounting—supported by professional qualifications—will underpin your technical expertise. You will demonstrate advanced analytical abilities that allow you not only to interpret complex data but also translate it into clear recommendations for business improvement. Your interpersonal strengths will shine as you collaborate across diverse teams locally and globally; building trust quickly is second nature for you. The ideal candidate possesses excellent organisational skills that facilitate effective planning amidst competing demands while upholding rigorous standards of financial discipline. Your communication prowess ensures seamless engagement with stakeholders at every level. Having successfully navigated periods of substantial organisational change before, you understand how to guide teams through transformation while maintaining stability. Your approach is marked by empathy, dependability, sensitivity towards others’ perspectives—and above all—a commitment to fostering shared success.

• A degree in finance or accounting (or equivalent) combined with a professional accountancy qualification is essential for this position.
• Relevant experience in similar finance roles within manufacturing environments is required, including business partnering, planning, analysis, modelling, forecasting, and reporting.
• Proven quantitative thinking skills that enable you to communicate complex concepts simply using numbers while extracting actionable insights from data.
• Demonstrated ability as an influential team player who can operate effectively within both local management teams and global matrix organisations using interpersonal skills to build credibility quickly.
• Excellent planning abilities coupled with problem-solving skills that allow you to deliver results individually as well as through others within your team.
• Strong prioritisation skills enabling you to focus on high-impact activities while maintaining financial discipline and sound risk management practices.
• Outstanding oral and written English communication skills are necessary for effective interaction across international organisations.
• Experience of partnering businesses through periods of significant growth or change is highly desirable for this role.
• Confidence as a communicator who can engage stakeholders at all levels with clarity in both oral presentations and written reports.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its commitment to creating an inclusive environment where collaboration thrives across local sites and global networks. Employees benefit from supportive leadership that values knowledge sharing, personal development opportunities, and communal achievement. The company places great emphasis on continuous improvement—not just within its operations but also in developing its people—ensuring everyone has access to training resources that enhance their professional growth. With a focus on responsible governance, compliance with statutory requirements is always maintained without compromising flexibility or employee wellbeing. The culture here encourages open communication between teams so ideas can be shared freely; your contributions will be recognised as part of a collective effort towards sustainable success. Working here means joining a dependable network where loyalty is fostered through mutual respect—and where every individual’s input helps shape the future direction of the business during exciting times of expansion.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact as Finance Director during an exciting phase of growth in Kuantan, we encourage you to take the next step today!

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