Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO MALAYSIA An established manufacturing and production company is seeking a high-calibre Chief Financial Officer to lead their finance and supply chain division for Malaysia. In this job, you will be based in their headquarters in Penang. The company was established back in the mid-1970s and manufactures for world-renowned branded apparels. With strong export business globally, this company has been a leader in their industry. Your main responsibility is to oversee the organisation's financial strategy and end-to-end supply chain management. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will also be part of the management team looking into strategy and operational matters to achieve the company’s business objectives and goals. Direct and oversee the financial activities of the group, develop financial well-being of the organisation, establish finance operational strategies and create forecasts predicting future growth Manage ongoing operational challenges and opportunities, inclusive of managing cash, liquidity, and profitability, continual company vision, and sustainable organisational excellence Satisfy stewardship duties by ensuring effective compliance and responding to ever-increasing regulatory changes, together with reporting, capital requirements, and corporate responsibility Share strategic management obligations with the board of directors and other management team members and ensure the facilities and administrative functions support the business strategy and operations Develop organisational prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; project acquisition and expansion prospects; analyse organisational operations; identify opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; and improve shareholder value Monitor financial performance by measuring and analysing results, initiate corrective actions, and embark on a continuous improvement strategy Lead and manage change, transformation, and innovation within the organisation Engage and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders Perform situational analysis leading to strategy development around all supply chain disciplines (procurement, planning, logistics, design, etc.) Develop relationships that allow the ability to influence the customer, suppliers, and key stakeholders within the company Strategise and guide the supply chain functions to address areas such as improvement in contract terms, quality improvement, source and supply alternatives, and inventory management Initiate, implement, and support end-to-end supply chain operational excellence and drive continuous improvement within the department towards best-in-class process and sound business performance Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting or professional qualifications such as MIA, CPA or its equivalent Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in a senior management position in both finance and supply chain functions Work experience at a Big 4 audit firm and manufacturing experience in a public listed company is highly preferred Good values in team building and able to handle and lead strategic projects Experience in supply chain digitisation projects is an added advantage Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, proactiveness, and results-oriented Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make judgements and propose solutions in a quality and timely manner and capability to drive for gaps closure

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