Senior Executive / Specialist, Regional Controlling (FP&A)

Main Objectives Support the Controlling department in Region Asia in meeting its key objectives including:Overseeing the financial health of the Region by managing budgets and ensuring performance in accordance with predetermined standards Help shape strategy and business decisions by providing management with fact-based business analysis Measure and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness Evolve into becoming a business partner to the organization Responsibilities & Tasks Budgeting and forecasting: Develop and manage financial budgets and forecasts to support the organization's financial planning and decision making including:Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and monthly trend processEngage with Operations to accurately translate, capture, challenge assumptions (procurement/strategic/structural)Oversee month-end closing of accounts including management reporting of performance and deviations to plans including:Calculate accruals for cost / cost reduction itemsMonitor accrual balances by periodically reviewing late postings Analysis and management reportingAnalyze and explain deviations between actuals and plansAct as a business partner to all departments in the RegionPrepare management reports (REM, MPC, Area visits, etc.)Participate in company-wide cross-functional projects (e.g., cost saving projects, new systems/processes, etc.)Support on queries from Controlling / Accounting in HQPerformance trackingSupport in development and tracking of KPIs and cost saving measuresAnalyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and risksData ScienceAct as a Data Scientist for the team, supporting the team with Business Intelligence and analyticsDevelop financial models using data-driven insights, implement machine learning to analyze large datasetsLeverage on data analytics tools to extract insights and drive business decisionsCompliance: Ensure business activities are in compliance with the Company's policies and standard operating procedures. RequirementsBachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business administration/data science Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably in financial analysis and planning and/or data analytics MS Office Knowledge in SAP preferred Business Intelligence tools preferred