Reporting Line: Business Controller
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business partnering
Forecasting, Annual Budget & Medium-term planning
Financial Analysis
Capital Expenditure Review and Post Review Analysis
Cost Control
Financial Reporting
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and manage the annual budget process – revenue, direct/indirect/sales & marketing costs, support overheads, capital expenditures, headcount, and allocation drivers.
Monitor and update forecasts regularly to reflect changes in business conditions and provide actionable insights.
Develop and maintain financials models and reports to support forecasting and budgeting process.
Track sales and spending to ensure alignment with targets and report variances with clear and concise commentaries and recommendations to senior management.
Prepare and present financial information to stakeholders highlighting key variances and providing recommendations.
Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for cost-saving to improve profitability.
Track and manage both direct/indirect costs, sales & marketing costs, support overheads.
Review purchase requisitions and challenge any spending that is not align with target margin.
Review viability and reasonableness of cost savings projects by various departments.
Review of proposed capital expenditures and perform post review analysis.
Work closely with local finance and finance shared services center team to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
Act as business partner to various departments – Business, Operations, Commercial & Support Overheads
Prepare ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis – P&L simulation & scenarios.
Work closely with commercial team to review a reasonable sales pricing model.
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Integrity and Finance
At all times, comply with Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
Complies with the QHSE policies including but not limited to:
Demonstrates strong commitment to QHSE Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions by participating in safety meetings, completing required training, intervening in unsafe situations, refusing unsafe work, and complying fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to QHSE.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace.
In accordance with the QHSE Management System requirements, disposes of, or directs the disposal of, waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with all waste transportation and disposal regulations and requirements.
Reports all incidents (actual incidents and near misses) in accordance with the Incident Reporting requirements.
Uses all equipment (including safety equipment) in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to supervisor.
Maintain a safe and tidy worksite.
Maintains awareness of hazards and proposes controls to supervisor, QHSE Representatives or relevant client / site contact.
Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by management.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Must be a Certified Public Accountant
Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis and Budget Management or Financial Reporting
Exposure in business partnering with senior management and stakeholders
High work ethic and integrity
Assertive, Self-driven and Independent in a fast-paced environment
Amenable to Hybrid set-up – 3x per week onsite
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and give strategic advice based on these analyses.
Advanced knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
Outstanding presentation skills with ability to present financial data to non-financial colleagues, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
Excellent organization skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Exceptional problem-solving skills to identify potential issues and implement effective solution.
Highly developed communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues, senior management, and stakeholders