Business Controller

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Business Partnership: - Act as a trusted advisor to shareholders, the Chief Business Controller, and C-suite executives. - Drive alignment of group objectives, policies, and strategic plans across business units. - Provide actionable insights and challenge assumptions to support data-driven decision-making. Financial Planning & Modelling: - Lead the development of advanced financial models, scenario analyses, and rolling forecasts. - Integrate AI and machine learning tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and support strategic planning. Analytics, Reporting & Performance Measurement: - Oversee the design and implementation of group-wide analytics, dashboards, and KPI frameworks. - Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable management reports to stakeholders. Finance Systems & Reporting Implementation: - Spearhead the selection, deployment, and optimization of reporting systems. - Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives to streamline financial processes and reporting cycles. Transformation Project Management: - Lead and manage complex transformation projects, including finance function redesign, process optimization, and change management. - Apply best practices in project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Tax Strategy & Cross-Border Taxation: - Develop and implement tax-efficient structures for the group, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations. - Collaborate with external advisors on transfer pricing, tax planning, and regulatory changes. Treasury & Cash Flow Management: - Oversee group treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, banking relationships, and working capital optimization. Corporate Restructuring, M&A & Integration: - Support and lead corporate restructuring and post-merger integration activities. - Conduct due diligence, financial modelling, and synergy assessments. Internal Controls, Compliance & Governance: - Design, implement, and monitor robust internal control frameworks to ensure financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. Collaboration with Advisory Firms: - Manage relationships with advisory firms, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies. - Leverage external expertise to support transformation, compliance, and strategic initiatives. Performance Excellence & Continuous Improvement: - Champion a culture of performance excellence, continuous improvement, and SOP optimization across finance and business operations. Training, Workshop Facilitation & Knowledge Transfer: - Design and deliver workshops, training sessions, and knowledge transfer programs to upskill finance and business teams. Leadership & Team Development: - Mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (required). - Master’s degree (MBA, MSc in Finance, or equivalent) is highly desirable. - CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or equivalent recognized by Singapore authorities (preferred). - Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, or similar certifications are advantageous. - Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance, corporate control, or business partnering roles. - At least 5 years in a leadership or transformation management capacity. - Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and forecasting. - Hands-on experience with ERP, FP&A, and reporting systems (SAP S4 and Microsoft 365 Dynamic). - Familiarity with AI, machine learning, and automation tools in finance. - Knowledge of Singapore and regional tax, regulatory, and restructuring environments. - Fluency in English (required); proficiency in Indonesian and Mandarin (preferred).