Finance Manager

A Finance Manager job has become available at a company in automotive industry based in Seri Kembangan, Selangor.

A leading automotive manufacturing group in Seri Kembangan is seeking a Finance Manager to take charge of the finance function for its manufacturing business segment. This role offers you the chance to work closely with the Group CFO and manufacturing leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance and operational support across all manufacturing operations. You will lead and nurture a dedicated finance team, playing a pivotal role in enhancing financial performance, operational discipline, and business decision-making. With a competitive salary range of RM120,000 to RM144,000 per annum, this position promises both professional growth and meaningful impact within a well-established organisation that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about driving positive change in finance and enjoy working in an inclusive environment where your expertise is valued, this opportunity is tailored for you.

* Work directly with the Group CFO and manufacturing leaders to influence key decisions and drive sustainable growth across the business segment.
* Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a supportive culture focused on learning, teamwork, and shared success.
* Enjoy direct exposure to senior management alongside strategic, value-adding opportunities for professional development.

What you'll do:

As Finance Manager based in Seri Kembangan within an automotive manufacturing group’s dynamic environment you will be entrusted with overseeing all aspects of the Manufacturing Finance function. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve guiding your team through complex financial closing cycles while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. You’ll collaborate extensively with cross-functional leaders—Sales Operations, Procurement, Engineering, R&D—to shape budgeting forecasts that underpin strategic business decisions. By analysing profitability at multiple levels (customer project part product) you’ll provide actionable insights that inform pricing strategies/new programme launches. You’ll also play a crucial role in strengthening internal controls workflows updating finance policies refining SOPs—all aimed at safeguarding assets/reliability of information. Your expertise will be instrumental during audit cycles/tax matters/insurance claims coordination while your hands-on approach will drive improvements across receivables/payables/inventory/working capital management. Leveraging Oracle NetSuite ERP system you’ll champion data integrity/reporting quality/process efficiency enhancements. Ultimately your commitment to nurturing talent within your team combined with your analytical skills will ensure continued success/growth for the manufacturing segment.

* Lead and manage the finance team by setting clear responsibilities, ensuring timely deliverables, and supporting continuous development of each team member.
* Collaborate closely with the Group CFO and manufacturing leadership to facilitate smooth operations and ongoing improvements within the Manufacturing Finance function.
* Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes for the Manufacturing segment including general ledger management, reconciliations, provisions, intercompany balances, management accounts, and consolidation schedules.
* Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and Group policies while maintaining high-quality management reports.
* Direct product costing activities such as bills of materials analysis, standard versus actual costs evaluation, labour absorption calculations, cost roll ups, and variance analysis for manufacturing operations.
* Maintain robust inventory accounting controls over raw materials, work-in-progress items, finished goods, scrap management, stock counts procedures, slow-moving inventory tracking, and inventory provision assessments.
* Analyse profitability at customer, project, part, and product levels; provide insightful financial input on quotations, pricing strategies, cost-down requests, and new programme decisions.
* Lead budgeting and periodic forecasting processes by collaborating with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, R&D teams on volumes planning, pricing models, production plans development, headcount allocation strategies as well as operating expenditure and capital expenditure projections.
* Prepare comprehensive financial analyses accompanied by management commentary covering revenue trends, margin performance metrics, operating costs breakdowns including EBITDA calculations; monitor cash flow movements; assess working capital positions; evaluate capital expenditure proposals; identify risks/opportunities.
* Manage cash flow forecasting activities alongside liquidity monitoring tasks; oversee banking administration duties; coordinate funding requirements for the Manufacturing segment in partnership with Group Finance.
* Drive improvements in receivables collection efficiency; optimise payables processing; enhance inventory turnover rates; strengthen overall working capital management practices.
* Review capital expenditure proposals thoroughly by assessing their financial feasibility/potential payback periods; monitor approved spending against budgets; evaluate post-investment performance outcomes.
* Develop/strengthen internal controls frameworks including approval workflows design; update finance policies regularly; refine standard operating procedures to safeguard company assets/improve reliability of financial information.
* Coordinate/support external/internal audits as well as tax/statutory matters handling (including transfer pricing issues); manage insurance claims processes; liaise with auditors/tax agents/bankers/insurers/professional advisers as required.
* Enhance utilisation of Oracle NetSuite ERP system by improving data integrity/reporting quality/finance process efficiency throughout the department.
* Undertake additional finance/governance/business improvement responsibilities assigned by Group CFO or senior management.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Finance Manager position brings proven experience from progressive finance/accounting roles preferably within automotive or component manufacturing environments. Your strong technical foundation—supported by professional qualifications—will enable you to navigate complex reporting requirements statutory compliance challenges seamlessly. You possess advanced skills in Microsoft Excel alongside practical ERP system expertise which allows you to streamline processes improve data integrity elevate reporting quality. Your ability to connect commercial/manufacturing drivers with actionable financial recommendations ensures that your input is always relevant impactful. As an organised dependable professional you thrive under tight deadlines consistently delivering high-quality results while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Your interpersonal strengths shine through when communicating constructively with senior leaders plant managers cross-functional teams—always fostering understanding collaboration empathy throughout interactions. Above all your passion for developing others problem-solving willingness to contribute beyond traditional finance boundaries makes you an invaluable asset within any supportive inclusive team environment.

* A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACCA CPA CIMA ICAEW MICPA or a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Finance or equivalent is essential for this role.
* At least seven years of progressive experience in finance/accounting roles including prior experience managing teams ideally within a manufacturing environment.
* Solid exposure to manufacturing finance practices would be highly advantageous especially if gained from automotive/component manufacturing external audit or listed company settings.
* Strong knowledge base covering financial reporting management accounting standard costing inventory control budgeting/forecasting cash flow management internal controls statutory compliance requirements.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills coupled with practical experience using ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite experience preferred).
* Ability to understand commercial/manufacturing drivers translate them into clear financial implications recommendations/actions that support business objectives.
* Analytical organised dependable individual capable of prioritising/delivering quality work within tight reporting timelines while maintaining attention to detail throughout processes.
* Confident communicator able to constructively challenge assumptions engage effectively with senior management plant leaders other stakeholders across departments.
* Excellent written/spoken English/Bahasa Malaysia communication skills enabling clear concise reporting/presentation delivery at all organisational levels.
* Positive team leader who enjoys developing people solving problems contributing beyond traditional finance boundaries fostering collaborative/supportive culture.

What sets this company apart:

This automotive manufacturing group stands out for its commitment to producing high-quality parts for renowned automotive brands while fostering an inclusive workplace culture built on collaboration knowledge sharing mutual respect. Employees benefit from value-adding working opportunities, visibility to the senior management, ongoing training programmes designed to support continuous professional development personal growth. The organisation’s supportive leadership style encourages open communication teamwork innovation—ensuring every voice is heard valued regardless of background or experience level. With access to knowledgeable colleagues industry experts state-of-the-art facilities employees are empowered not only to excel individually but also contribute collectively towards sustainable business success long-term growth. Joining this group means becoming part of a network where loyalty trust compassion underpin every interaction creating an environment where everyone can thrive together achieve shared goals confidently responsibly.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in automotive manufacturing finance apply now to join a collaborative team committed to excellence!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided below.

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