Manager - Business/Site Controller

Objectives of the Position

• In charge of controlling tasks of EC Automotive Coatings in India, i.e. planning and performance management, product costing in production site, business analysis, governance and compliance
• As trusted business partner to local business and site management team to provide reliable data for management decision making
• Participate in business steering projects/initiatives within the business unit and structurally evaluate financial scenarios/ models

Planning and performance management

• Accountable for operational planning and forecasting processes, including OEM Coatings and Refinish Coatings. Coordinate and support local and site management for target setting. Closely align and liaise with GBU/RBU controlling during this process.
• Consulted on cost center structure, implementation of activity-based cost charging.

• Responsible for local reporting landscape, closely liaise with GBU/RBU.
• Responsible for business and site production performance analysis/ steering, provide gap analysis and recommendation for management decision.
• Responsible for product costing and site excellence topic.
• Responsible for initiating and monitoring improvement measures.
• Participate in business steering projects and responsible for financial scenarios analysis

• Responsible for enforcing financial policies, procedures and guidelines and compliance with internal control effectiveness.
• Responsible for follow up on audit activities.
• Consulted on risk management process.
• Consulted for inter-company transfer pricing (ICTP)/ cost sharing agreement (CSA)/ financial review compliance (FRC)

• Responsible for coordination within business unit and influence stakeholders related to controlling specific topics.
• Developing and implementing controlling systems and tools for business unit
• Consulted on training and support on controlling topics.

Minimum Education And Qualification Required For The Position

• Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline
• Working Experience: Minimum 5 years relevant experience in business controlling and/ or finance and accounting
• Technical & Professional Knowledge: Solid and hands-on knowledge of reporting systems, skills of digitalization and controlling tools is a plus; Excellent written and spoken English and Mandarin
• Others: Proactive and positive attitude, team player; Strong in analytical thinking and good communication skills