Business Controller

About the role

A leading multinational in the industrial sector is expanding its capabilities in Singapore and is looking for a Business Controller to oversee business controlling. The role reports directly to global leadership and acts as the link between financial performance and operational execution, turning complex financial data into actionable insights.

Key responsibilities

• Own the standard cost review process, including quarterly and annual updates and ad-hoc cost roll and revision requests
• Calculate actual product costs and run detailed variance analyses between pre- and post-shipment figures
• Lead the monthly product forecasting cycles with Finance Business Partners and cross-functional stakeholders globally
• Act as subject matter expert on operational and financial data, identifying automation and AI tool opportunities to improve financial planning, forecasting and routine tasks
• Lead and support global finance projects and month-end close activities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline
• Experience in costing, variance analysis and management reporting within a complex manufacturing environment
• Deep familiarity with product costing structures and processes
• Proven track record in project management and driving systems and process improvements globally
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a matrixed environment

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, BI platforms (e.g. Power BI) and planning systems (e.g. Anaplan, TM1)
• Ability to manipulate large datasets and extract business insights
• Working knowledge of data programming and extraction tools (e.g. SQL, Python) and exposure to AI technologies is highly advantageous

To apply, use the online application option; applicants must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption under MOM regulations.