Job Description

Our client is a financially stable European multinational in the B2B industrial business. There is now a need to hire a Regional Business Controlling Manager to be part of their Asia Pacific controlling team.Please contact Matthew Chan or email your cv directly in word format to commerce@theedgepartnership.comPlease note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful if you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days.EA License: 16S8131Recruiter License: R21104669 commerce@theedgepartnership.comKey responsibilitiesCorporate Management Reporting:

• Work with FICO team as well as respective functional/ business teams to meet reporting requirements.

Business Controlling and Reporting:

• In-charge of all Business Controlling reporting for the BUs in the region, including but not limited to profitability by markets, sales reporting, margin variance analysis, sales pipeline assessments etc.
• Work collaboratively to provide insights on business performance, identify trends and perform sensitivity/ impact analysis
• Develop and ensure that the business controlling activities are being performed in a systematic and efficient manner and that the business tools available are being utilized in the most optimal manner
• Support and ensure decisions on financial as well as other relevant data/KPIs are transparent, accurate and show the appropriate level of detail
• Support the steering of sales activities with focus on profitable growth using tools as \xe2\x80\x9cCRM\xe2\x80\x9d, \xe2\x80\x9cprofit per market\xe2\x80\x9d and \xe2\x80\x9cprofit per customer\xe2\x80\x9d
• Work with Region and Affiliates\' FICO team as well as respective functional/business teams to meet HQ and/ or RHQ deliverables

Budgeting and Forecasting Process:

• Work with various Business Heads as well as regional/cross-functional teams for respective BU strategy development and execution and to map out key plans, understand upcoming market outlook and underlying business assumptions for financial projections
• Key coordinator for BUs for financial mid-term planning, annual budgeting and regular forecasting processes, consolidation, and reporting requirements
• Perform consolidation, analysis, review, and understand the variances as required, and highlight anomalies timely for rectification actions

Ad hoc Projects:

• Provide financial analysis and controlling support for Projects/initiatives as a supporting member as and when required

Role requirements

• A recognized Degree in Accountancy / Certified Public Accountant / Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional qualification
• At least 10 years of relevant experience including 2-3 years of regional experience in a progressive MNC.
• SAP knowledge (preferably with CO module exposure)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Application, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Possess critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Exhibit commercial and business acumen
• Possess a good level of critical thinking and exhibit the ability to cut through complexity to identify key issue(s) to tackle
• Willingness to travel (20%)

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