Full Time Commercial Finance Lead (Co pilot) - MY879859 Jobs, in Morgan Philips Group Federal Territory - Maukerja

About the Business

A leading, fast-growing group supplying manufacturers across healthcare, consumer goods and other industries. The business has scaled significantly in a short time, driven largely by acquisitions, and now combines trading and distribution with newly acquired blending and manufacturing capability. Malaysia is a priority market, with growing regional attention and a strong pipeline of future growth.

The Opportunity

This is a newly created leadership role to head finance for the entire business unit in Malaysia. You will own the end-to-end financial picture, including P&L, working capital and balance sheet, and act as the commercial co-pilot to the business. Beyond reporting numbers, you will challenge, advise and help solve problems as the business grows and integrates new acquisitions.

You will also shape how the finance team is organised: setting scope for two Managers, defining how work is split across the team, and growing its finance business partnering capability. It is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the business and thrives in a fast-moving, matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

1) Business Partnering & Commercial Finance

• Act as the trusted finance partner to business and commercial leaders, working alongside them to drive growth and profitability.
• Own end-to-end performance of the business unit: top line, costs, EBIT and the impact of currency movements.
• Analyse and challenge key areas such as pricing, customer and principal profitability, advertising and promotion spend, and cost development.
• Support contract negotiations, investments and strategic decisions with sound financial insight.

2) Planning, Forecasting & Performance

• Lead target setting, annual budgeting and forecasting with a focus on accuracy and accountability.
• Prepare and present monthly business reviews and key insights to senior leadership.
• Work closely with group finance counterparts to ensure consistent analysis and reporting standards.

3) Working Capital & Balance Sheet

• Take ownership of working capital, including inventory, receivables and payables, in partnership with the shared service centre.
• Work with credit management, treasury, AR, AP and tax teams to ensure sound cash and risk management.

4) M&A Integration & Growth

• Lead the finance side of acquisition integration, including onboarding people, vendors and systems, and making sure data is accurate and reliable.
• Liaise across business teams and the shared service centre to ensure a smooth transition.
• Support strategic projects such as due diligence, restructuring and future acquisitions.

5) Team Leadership & Transformation

• Lead, coach and develop, setting clear scope and priorities across the team.
• Build finance business partnering capability and embed a culture of agility, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive process improvements and make better use of SAP and Power BI to improve efficiency and insight.

Candidate Profile

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting or Finance (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA or equivalent). An MBA is an advantage.
• At least 10 years’ experience in a similar role, including 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong commercial finance background in industry. A Big 4 start to the career is preferred, with a clear move into a commercial finance role.
• Proven experience owning a P&L and working capital, ideally in trading, distribution, manufacturing or a similar business.
• Exposure to M&A integration or rapid business change.
• Hands-on with SAP. Power BI experience is an advantage.
• Confident in engaging senior leadership and commercial teams, while comfortable getting into the detail.
• Adaptable, proactive and solution-oriented, with a track record of thriving in fast-changing environments.
• Fluent in English, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Why Join

• A newly created leadership position with end-to-end ownership of the business unit’s finance.
• A fast-growing business with an active acquisition strategy and strong future momentum.
• Real influence over how the finance function is structured and how its capabilities grow.
• Direct visibility with senior leadership in a priority market.