Head of Finance

About the role SYNBONE is seeking an experienced and hands-on Head of Finance to lead the Finance function in Malaysia and serve as a trusted business partner to Management. This is a hands-on leadership role within a lean manufacturing organization. The successful candidate will combine strategic financial leadership with active involvement in financial reporting, costing, compliance, process improvement, and business performance analysis. Key responsibilities Lead the Finance and Accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and statutory compliance. Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning. Maintain manufacturing costing, inventory valuation, and business performance analysis. Partner closely with production, supply chain, and operational teams to improve efficiency and profitability. Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and financial governance. Lead audits, taxation, and regulatory compliance. Drive finance process improvements, ERP enhancement, automation, and digital transformation initiatives. Develop and lead a small Finance team while partnering closely with Management and other departments. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA or equivalent) is preferred. Minimum 7 years of Finance & Accounting experience, including 3-5 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, costing, taxation, transfer pricing, and Malaysian statutory requirements. Manufacturing background. Develop, maintain, and optimize manufacturing costing methodologies, including standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and product profitability reporting. Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and PowerBI are advantages. Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Benefits Excellent insurance package. Opportunity to shape finance strategy and business growth. Collaborative and innovative working environment. Career development and continuous learning opportunities. About us SYNBONE is a Swiss-based multinational company in the field of surgical education, providing advanced anatomical models and simulators for education and surgical procedures. Our customers are representing medical device manufacturers, education institutes, universities, and hospitals in over 80 countries.