Business Controller

Job Description : BUSINESS CONTROLLER INDONESIA A Business Controller job has become available at a retail company based in Jakarta. The ideal candidate will have 15 or more years of experience in accounting, commercial finance, financial planning and analysis knowledge within the industry. About the Business Controller Role: The role ensures timely and accurate reporting of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and all other related statutory reporting and ensure compliance with the accounting standards as well as company policies and procedures. The role also involves in business partnering with country management team in delivering profitable growth by providing relevant data and analysis and monitoring cost reduction initiative. The position reports directly to Regional Finance Controller. Key Responsibilities: · Act as a business partner to the country General Manager and business unit heads in driving the business to achieve organisational objectives · Manage the monthly forecasting/annual planning processes. Lead the team in target setting, defining actions/initiatives needed and secure successful execution of agreed plans · Monitor and drive financial performance against targets, implement action plan to improve financial performance and drive improvement also based on external benchmark · Focus on ongoing efficiency improvements of the P&L and balance sheet and lead the integration of the finance team into a more commercial orientated role as business partner · Manage the timely and accurate monthly closing of financial accounts, preparation of financial reports, and provide actionable insight and recommendations · Ensure that business cases and investments such as new product launches, capital expenditure, sale of assets meet group requirements and are financially viable · Work closely with finance shared services team and business area staff functions, particularly finance, audit, legal, tax, and treasury · Ensure compliance with Indonesia local and statutory requirements around financial reporting and tax regulations To succeed in this Financial Planning and Analysis Manager role, you must be proficient in English, have solid experience in technical finance and be ready to work closely with sales finance, marketing finance and supply chain finance team. Key Requirements: · Degree in accounting/finance is required · Minimum of 15 years' experience in financial/commercial finance/FP&A · Prior experience in large-scale multinational FMCG and retail companies is highly desirable · Strong analytical abilities combined with a pragmatic approach · Dedicated, hands-on and a results-driven personality · Agile, comfortable with multitasking and an unpredictable work schedule (including overtime) in a fast-paced rapidly evolving start-up

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