About this role
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