An exciting Head of Business Finance job has just become available at one of the most respected global banking firms based in Kuala Lumpur. Reporting directly to the Regional Head of CMB Business Finance, Asia and to the Group Chief Financial Officer.

About the Head of Business Finance Role:
In this business critical role you will be responsible for serving as the key business partner to the commercial banking stakeholders, influencing the business strategy and shaping the forward-looking outlook for the business. All candidates from across a range of financial skillsets including analytical, commercial, accounting, control and operational will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring business decisions and resource allocations align to the strategic objectives that provide the desired return on investment
• Leading the annual planning cycle, stress testing and forecast
• Presenting financial results to a range of stakeholders, both regionally and in the business; highlighting actionable steps to optimise performance according to strategic priorities
• Using data, reporting and insight to develop any investment cases
• Influencing strategic decisions, such as portfolio or business reviews
• Monitoring business actions to completion; according to key milestones
• Providing advice to the business, influencing strategy and shaping the future business priorities
• Being able to operate with and within a lean finance and business team; holding teams accountable for performance or actions
• Collaborating and driving change with peers and stakeholders, keeping pace with evolving business priorities and external market trends
• Leading and coaching team to ensure that the finance strategy is implemented, and acting as a champion on all finance activities, including being responsible for the execution and delivery of any relevant change agenda in finance for the business finance team
• Ensuring the effectiveness of the controls that are in place to manage the risks in the processes and activities that they undertake in their day-to-day roles
• Bringing to life risks or challenges associated with achieving the plan and factoring these into decision making
• Being an advocate for incorporating risk into business and finance decisions, which may include credit, operational, reputational or other risks

To succeed in the Head of Business Finance job, you will need to have the ability to work effectively and co-operatively with senior business development teams, across borders and internal matrix.

Key Requirements:

• A graduate with over 10 years of experience in a finance-related field and possesses accounting professional qualification awarded by internationally recognised accounting bodies, e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, Australia CPA, MICPA, etc.
• Experience in managing and leading a team as well as exhibit strong leadership capabilities of navigating, aspiring, driving, mobilising and sustaining the team, in line with the group’s values
• Sound understanding of drivers of profitability and returns in financial institutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience of preparation of reports and analysis, commentary suitable for presentation at senior management level
• An ability to challenge or support business decisions thoughtfully, precisely and confidently
• A commercial mindset and outlook
• There is a large element of ad hoc requirements within this role – the role holder will need to evidence ability to work under time pressure, flexible, practical and build excellent stakeholder relationships whilst carrying out core responsibilities. A strong team work ethic is critical

This international banking firm needs no introduction and is recognised as the leader in their field of expertise. With great clients and known for their corporate entertainment, they have won many awards. The culture is demanding but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude the potential rewards are significant. The firm is also very focused on developing and training their people to the highest standards.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Head of Business Finance job.

Apply today or email at katrina.lim@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

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