int(8770)
Singapore

Business Controller

Our client, a global conglomerate in agriculture commodities, natural resources and manufacturing is seeking to hire a Business Controller to work with the Group’s Business Heads to take lead in end-to-end finance activities of its board’s business. Based in Singapore, he/she will work closely with the group’s senior management from both sales and marketing teams and also production teams to ensure that the full finance value chain is properly conducted to meet production, commercial, profitability, & management targets, delivering strong customer satisfaction.

 

Please contact Janet Tan or email your cv directly in word format to commerce@theedgepartnership.com

 

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days, we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

 

EA Licence: 16S8131

Recruiter Licence: R1104487

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Key responsibilities

  • To manage overall business performance of its board’s business groups to meet targeted production, volume, production & profitability.
  • Partner Manufacturing/Production Head and commercial management to drive business and financial performance.
  • To influence and analyze end to end costs including production, sales and marketing costs to ensure deviations from budget are understood and actions in place to meet targets.
  • Ensure proper trading models, policies, & controls are in place.
  • Manage proper & timely market & financial analyses to support management decision making & handle timely business & management reviews including annual budget.
  • Ensure close monitoring & coordination of production, shipment & sales activities against target.
  • Ensure appropriate market pricing, order backlog and proper AR management & collection.
  • Maintain tight control over credit approvals, rebate / sales incentives and customer claims.
  • Manage optimal inventory level for finished goods and meeting customer delivery requirements.
  • Ensure operational / forecast discipline to meet specific business targets for compliance purposes.

Role requirements

  • Degree in Accountancy or relevant discipline with 15 yrs working knowledge in commercial finance, financial planning & analysis experience. Prior to Big 4 accounting firms’ exposure and from MNCs operating within heavy / industrial manufacturing or commodity trading sectors will be highly regarded.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical & problem-solving skills. Able to incorporate business considerations into management reports.
  • An excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint and other MS Office tools.
  • Able to travel regionally, up to 40% to manufacturing/plant site.