Business Controller, Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

We are looking for a highly motivated Business Controller with expertise in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to join our Finance team. You will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and delivering actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making and business growth.

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for assisting the Financial Controlling department in all aspects of business forecasting, consolidation, and reporting to ensure alignment with business and financial objectives. This role will involve a range of activities, including financial & business analysis, management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.

Main responsibilities:

• Ownership of Financial Information: Prepare, present, and explain all financial data, working closely with key stakeholders across the business to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Monthly Reporting and Analysis: Provide monthly reporting and analysis of the P&L and business results for the region to the management team, offering insights that support the strategic decision-making process.
• Identify Key Drivers and Improvement Areas: Analyze financial performance, pinpoint key business drivers, and identify areas for improvement in reporting efficiency. Highlight potential risks and opportunities for growth.
• Collaboration for Growth: Partner with cross-functional teams to drive business growth, ensuring alignment between finance and other departments.
• Month-End Closing: Work with Global Business Support to ensure timely and accurate month-end closing and reporting.
• Forecasting and Budgeting: Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, providing in-depth analysis and collaborative support to cross-functional teams.
• Ad Hoc Reporting & Risk Analysis: Conduct ad hoc financial reporting and risk analysis, investigating emerging issues and providing recommendations for improvement.

Main requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent
• At least 5 years in FP&A or finance functions, within a multinational environment (preferably FMCG) and strong technical/accounting background.
• English is a must; proficiency in a second Asian language is advantageous.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Highly interactive, with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• High energy, action-oriented, and goal-driven, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
• Strong business understanding and the ability to link financial insights to strategic business objectives.
• Structured and strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Organized and systematic, able to manage multiple tasks concurrently and navigate change and ambiguity effectively.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP and Hyperion experience a plus).

We are looking for a highly motivated Business Controller with expertise in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to join our Finance team. You will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and delivering actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making and business growth.

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for assisting the Financial Controlling department in all aspects of business forecasting, consolidation, and reporting to ensure alignment with business and financial objectives. This role will involve a range of activities, including financial & business analysis, management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.

Main responsibilities:

• Ownership of Financial Information: Prepare, present, and explain all financial data, working closely with key stakeholders across the business to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Monthly Reporting and Analysis: Provide monthly reporting and analysis of the P&L and business results for the region to the management team, offering insights that support the strategic decision-making process.
• Identify Key Drivers and Improvement Areas: Analyze financial performance, pinpoint key business drivers, and identify areas for improvement in reporting efficiency. Highlight potential risks and opportunities for growth.
• Collaboration for Growth: Partner with cross-functional teams to drive business growth, ensuring alignment between finance and other departments.
• Month-End Closing: Work with Global Business Support to ensure timely and accurate month-end closing and reporting.
• Forecasting and Budgeting: Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, providing in-depth analysis and collaborative support to cross-functional teams.
• Ad Hoc Reporting & Risk Analysis: Conduct ad hoc financial reporting and risk analysis, investigating emerging issues and providing recommendations for improvement.

Main requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent
• At least 5 years in FP&A or finance functions, within a multinational environment (preferably FMCG) and strong technical/accounting background.
• English is a must; proficiency in a second Asian language is advantageous.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Highly interactive, with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• High energy, action-oriented, and goal-driven, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
• Strong business understanding and the ability to link financial insights to strategic business objectives.
• Structured and strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Organized and systematic, able to manage multiple tasks concurrently and navigate change and ambiguity effectively.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP and Hyperion experience a plus).