About the Job

The role is part of a high performing team centered on Finance transformation and becoming a best-in-class Finance organization. 

The Industrial Costing Controller will provide controlling support to their local Business Units, including preparation of budgets and forecasts (Budget / F1 / F2 / Quarterly Landings / Rolling Forecast), monthly closings, project approval and tracking, and other financial planning & analysis activities on a timely basis. 

As part of the Finance Operations and Transformation team, there will be many opportunities to improve processes and improve collaboration with your Finance partners and business partners to grow and demonstrate your analytical and interpersonal abilities.

Main responsibilities:

Ensure Industrial standard Cost is calculated in compliance with Group Methods & procedures.  

Ensures strong monitoring of the Industrial KPIs to actively contribute to achieve the defined objectives for his/her perimeter

Deliver accurate reporting and provide meaningful variance analysis (Absorption, Yield, destruction)

Propose and implement continuous improvement and process simplification opportunities

Work effectively across multiple systems (SAP, Boost, Power BI, etc.)

Increase Financial and business acumen

Build in close collaboration with neighboring function (supply chain, procurement, Production) all forecast requirement such as Budget, T1/T2 & rolling forecast

Identify risks and opportunities that affect the achievement of these forecasts and clearly communicate to site Business partner and Budget Owners

Ensure business owners are executing the budgeted plan, including tracking actuals, approval of projects & providing direction to business owners

Support finance transformation on all key finance initiatives such as SAP implementation, harmonization & Standardization of our processes / reporting

Ensure compliance with pertinent SOX & internal controls 

Promote efficiencies and improved ways of working across designated Manufacturing & Supplies sites and ensure best practice sharing 

Build strong partnerships with Finance Business Partners (FBP), promoting information-sharing and close collaboration to best support the functions locally and globally

Partner with One Finance Experience to develop an environment of learning and the development of the Finance talent for the future; seek growth opportunities for team members to enable continuous growth   

Create a positive, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere for team and neighboring functions despite uncontrollable circumstances

About you

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required

Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) language is mandatory for the portfolio

Ideally 5+ years of experience in a diversified financial controlling or accounting

Demonstrated results building partnerships with multi-levels across businesses required.  

Must have the ability to influence and shape business decisions.  

Must have high attention to detail, quality and proven ability to operate effectively under pressure and strict deadlines  

Ability to lead through influence including demonstrated facilitator skills 

Strong organization skills: ability to track and manage a high volume of projects at a detailed level 

Ability to develop a rapport and credibility with key stakeholders 

Ability to work effectively across international work streams 

Demonstrated organization savvy and self- awareness  

Adaptable and able to work in complex matrix environment 

Change agent who can propose, lead, and drive changes  

Advanced excel skills including pivot tables, V-look ups, macros, etc. Technology savvy, business orientation, and agile learning abilities required 

Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and strategic thinking 

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