Head, Finance (Malaysia / Singapore)

About the job

Key Highlights:

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and management of newly set up business
• Finance partnering and advisory to senior management to enhance financial governance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.
• Champion setting up of finance department, and support critical business activities such as pricing

About Company

Our client is a newly set up business, joint-venture between two state-owned organisations in South East Asia. With target operationalisation in early 2027, they are currently seeking a Head, Financial to lead the setting up of its Finance organisation.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Finance / Leadership: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives. Leverage on financial reporting and data analytics tools to provide insights that drive business performance.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS/SFRS, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness.
• Management Reporting: Prepare and present financial management reports, business performance reviews, and strategic recommendations to the CEO, Board of Directors, shareholders and key stakeholders.
• Financial Risk Management: Drive financial risk management and ensure cost optimization across the organization. Implement transfer pricing and cross-border taxation strategies.
• Internal Controls & Governance: Establish and maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, governance frameworks, and statutory requirements.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Key Requirements:

• Recognised Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related disciplines, preferably with professional qualification i.e. CPA/ACCA.
• Minimum 12 to 15 years of relevant progressive experience in Finance, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Strong understanding and kept abreast of financial and accounting reporting standards, as well as regulatory changes
• Possess strong communication and collaboration skills, with a detail-oriented and adaptable approach in a dynamic business environment.

Application Process

To apply, please send your updated resume to Sean Wong (Registration ID No. R1441040) at [email protected] with the job title or swiftly or apply through Jobstreet. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Information provided in this advertisement is for recruitment purposes only.

Cornerstone Global Partners (EA Licence Number: 19C9859) is an affirmative equal-opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Job ID: #94072