Finance Director (Data Center, Johor Bahru)

Role Overview

The Finance Director will oversee the full spectrum of
finance and accounting functions, including corporate secretarial, tax,
compliance, and reporting matters. This role is critical in supporting large‑scale
data center construction projects, ensuring financial sustainability,
governance, and strategic alignment with business objectives. The Finance
Director will partner closely with senior leadership to drive financial
performance, manage risks, and support long‑term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting Leadership

• Lead
  end‑to‑end finance operations, including accounts, corporate secretarial,
  tax, and compliance.
  
• Oversee
  financial reporting and statutory submissions in line with regulatory
  requirements.
  
• Manage
  cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation to support project
  execution.
  
• Ensure
  strong internal controls, audit readiness, and governance practices.
  

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Lead
  annual budgeting and long‑term financial planning processes.
  
• Develop
  accurate forecasts to support project execution and business growth.
  
• Monitor
  performance against budgets and forecasts, recommending corrective
  actions.
  
• Provide
  scenario planning and financial modelling to support decision‑making.
  

Strategic & Commercial Advisory

• Provide
  financial insights and recommendations to support project and business
  decisions.
  
• Partner
  with project and operations teams to ensure financial viability and cost
  efficiency.
  
• Drive
  profitability improvement and cost optimisation strategies.
  

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Liaise
  with auditors, tax advisors, regulators, and financial institutions.
  
• Build
  and lead a high‑performing finance team with strong analytical and
  commercial capabilities.
  
• Develop
  succession plans and talent pipelines within the finance function.
  
• Foster
  a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s
  degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline;
  professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) preferred.
  
• Strong
  background in main contractor construction industry or data center
  industry (preferred).
  
• Proven
  expertise in corporate secretarial, tax, compliance, and full‑spectrum
  finance management.
  
• Proficiency
  in Mandarin (read, write, speak) is essential.
  
• Hands‑on,
  detail‑oriented, and adaptable to a dynamic project environment.
  
• Willingness
  to work 5.5 days per week.