Core Business Services - Finance Director

Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team and help support important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace and support EY’s growth and profitability.

The opportunity

The Finance Director is responsible for all financial management and operations as well as accounting functions while providing strong financial and operational leadership including effectively working with key stakeholders and leadership. EY is looking for an individual who is driven and has strong business acumen to lead the finance team.

Your key responsibilities

• Oversee day to day financial and accounting operations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and comply with  statutory requirements
• Oversee and prepare analyses for Leadership to evaluate business performance, including:
  • Perform analysis of consolidated P&L results against budget and forecast targets and prior year results
  • Summarize key risks and opportunities and make recommendations
  • Identify cost and margin optimization opportunities
  • Prepare routine and special reports for senior management as necessary
• Lead the annual planning and budgeting process with Leadership, ensuring financial resources are properly aligned with  EY’s goals and objectives
• Plan, develop and recommend best practices, procedures and controls to ensure the integrity of financial information is maintained
• Business Strategic Planning: Provide Leadership insights on potential financial issues. Recommend solutions that are in adherence with  EY policies
• Build relationships and partner across enablement services to improve the process and quality of deliverables.
• Identify and drive initiatives to continuously improve, automate and scale the finance function
• Lead the finance team to deliver value to the business and contribute to growth

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and make sound decisions, initiate actions in response to situations as they arise, maintain high standards and able to bring in own experience within the industry
• Deep understanding of the business and financial performance drivers
• A successful track record of implementing and leading key business change initiatives

To qualify for the role you must have

• Have a professional qualification in accounting and is a member of Malaysia Institute of Accountants (MIA)
• Experience in large, multi-national corporations  or professional services industry is an added advantage
• More than 12 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting practices

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A general understanding of the local financial and economics market landscape
• Experience in driving transformation initiatives
• Experience in effectively building, leading, managing, and coaching finance professionals

What we look for 

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer with predictable flexibility at the workplace.  We also offers: 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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