Functional Cost Controller

A. Job Description

1. Purpose and Key Objectives of the Job

• Finance Business Partner / Controller for the Global Functions

2. Position in the Organization

3. Responsibilities

Finance Business Partner / Controller

Co-Develop and track transformation initiatives in line with the functional strategy Support the Functional Leadership team to improve process and achieve functional excellence Provide financial reporting in an insightful and actionable way to the functional leadership. Ensure business risks and opportunities are managed to deliver the best financial income. Initiate and/or participate in projects to improve functional performance
• Ad hoc financial analysis to support business decision

Responsible for the functional financial processes, P&L, B/S and applicable SOX controls

Responsible for functional P&L analysis and the relevant B/S accounts Review and monitor functional cost development (operations, one offs, projects) Manage monthly/quarterly/annual financial processes (month end closing, quarterly forecast, annual budget) Monthly actuals vs budget analysis, transformation initiatives savings tracking Work with accounting and other finance departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting Implement and maintain robust SOX and internal controls to ensure timely cost recognition. Interact with tax team on fiscal matters related to overhead cost sharing or projects.

Continuously seek ways to simplify and enhance our financial processes

Support continuous improvement to the financial processes (month end closing, forecast, budget). Drive further standardization, automation and reporting across the functional areas Implements best practices within the functional control team Participates in ad hoc improvement projects

5. Job Requirements

Able to work independently, analytic and fact-based

Chartered Accountant/Cost & Management Accountant/MBA (Finance) from a B-School with relevant experience. 5 – 8 year experience in financial analyst / controlling functions Interested to work in chemical manufacturing industry with a global multi-national organization Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications including MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Knowledge of ERP system (SAP preferred), Business Warehouse, PowerBi Fluent in English both verbally and in writing Flexible, Feels comfortable in a demanding environment within an international context Have strong interpersonal skills, creates enthusiasm, be a driver of change, analytical and fact-based