Finance Manager (Manufacturing)

Finance Manager (Manufacturing) Location: Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Employment Type: Full-time Salary Range: RM10,000 – RM15,000 (Negotiable based on experience and exposure) About the Company We are a leading commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer in Malaysia , with over 45 years of proven industry experience and a strong market presence locally and regionally. As part of our next growth phase, we are strengthening our governance, systems, and financial processes to align with multinational standards . This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in building a scalable, best-in-class finance function within a stable and well-established manufacturing business. The Opportunity We are seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to lead the finance function at our manufacturing facility in Nilai. This is a hands-on leadership role with strong ownership, visibility, and influence on business performance. The role is ideal for a strong Finance Manager or high-potential finance professional who enjoys transformation, system enhancement, and partnering closely with operations and management. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting, Governance & Consolidation Own the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records, including general ledger review, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting, including preparation of management accounts and group consolidated financial statements . Prepare and review financial analysis, reporting schedules, and variance explanations for management. Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies, while progressively strengthening governance in line with MNC best practices . Coordinate and support external audits and resolve audit findings. Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, internal controls, and reporting frameworks. Fixed Asset & Inventory Governance Oversee the full fixed asset lifecycle, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, write-offs, and physical verification. Strengthen fixed asset controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Ensure accurate inventory valuation and costing across all inventory categories. Monitor and manage slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory in collaboration with Operations and Supply Chain teams. Lead periodic physical inventory counts and resolve discrepancies. Enhance asset and inventory governance to support scalability and operational excellence. ERP & Finance Transformation Play a key role in ERP implementation and finance system enhancements for manufacturing entities. Drive process standardisation, data integrity, and reporting consistency across multiple legal entities in Malaysia. Act as the Finance subject matter expert during system design, testing, training, and post-go-live support. Identify opportunities for automation, digitalisation, and efficiency improvements. Leadership & Business Partnership Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, building a disciplined and high-performance finance function. Act as a trusted finance business partner to Plant Management and Senior leadership. Support strategic initiatives, cost optimisation, and capital expenditure evaluations. Perform additional assignments and transformation projects as directed by the Chief Financial Officer. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance , or related discipline. Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA is required. Minimum 5 years of relevant finance experience , with Manufacturing / Plant finance exposure strongly preferred . Experience in companies undergoing system, process, or governance transformation will be highly valued. Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and internal controls . Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably EPICOR (SAP exposure is an advantage). Experience in audit coordination and group consolidation is an added advantage. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills . Able to thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment . Willing to be based on-site in Nilai (Manufacturing Factory) . Why Join Us Join a market leader with over 45 years of stability and reputation . Play a key role in a company transitioning towards MNC standards . High ownership, visibility, and impact at the Plant and Management level. Exposure to ERP implementation and finance transformation .