Job Purpose

Implement Controlling plans and processes for financial or non-financial (e.g. ESG) planning, analysis and management advising the management team for Beer, Wine & Spirits (Hillebrand Gori APAC) and Ocean Freight AP product lines, in line with business objectives, Group standards, accounting principles and regulations

Key Tasks

Implement Controlling objectives, plans and processes for BWS (Hillebrand Gori APAC) and Ocean Freight AP product areas
Deliver Controlling projects and activities to provide financial risk and opportunity analysis of operations, investment reviews and control
Conduct analysis of complex data and prepare forecasts, reports and recommendations to provide information for management decision making
Provide accurate and timely financial analysis, performance related reporting and relevant financial and / or non-financial information to management
Implement Controlling and Budgeting policies, procedures and methods for reporting, forecasting and preparing planning information
Execute policies related to financial area, budgets and general costs for preparation of statements necessary for budget control
Co-ordinate cost allocation and profitability analysis in relevant systems with focus on product-level performance (BWS & OFR APAC)
Prepare and submit monthly reporting and financial presentations to management and coordinate with countries and accounting for the same
Act as financial advisor and provide advice on regulatory, tax and financial planning decisions, coordinating and consolidating annual budgets, potential measures to improve profitability, etc.
Support business owners in preparation and analysis of business cases
Analyze issues and suggest enhancements in existing Controlling processes, systems, techniques and methods to enhance transparency and efficiency, e.g. through digitalization and automation
Where applicable (e.g. for ESG Controlling), administer building up reporting processes, collection of data and definition of KPIs
Guide business managers to better interpret financial information and draw conclusions

Qualifications & Key Requirements

5 years of working experience in relevant business environment of similar size – ideally in controlling or operational accounting
Relevant university degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting
Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and conceptual thinking
Good relationship management, with the ability to build and manage effective business partnerships
Constructive challenge (able to stand for own ideas and challenge appropriately to drive better outcomes)
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across different cultures
Ability to propose solutions, resolve problems, and make sound decisions
Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills

Head of Regional Controlling BWS APAC & OFR AP