Manager, Business Control (Market Area East)

Job Summary:

The primary role of this position to be leading financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities for Market Area East spanning across the actuals, quarterly forecasts and business planning cycles.

The successful candidate will work closely with the executive team on a day-to-day basis to establish the financial infrastructure of the company, ensure compliance with local regulations, and drive strategic decision-making.

Main Tasks/ Responsibilities / Authorities:

• Rolling up weekly, monthly, quarterly & yearly forecasts with deep understanding of market & dealer developments incorporating business ambitions and risks.
• Track and monitor actual KPIs and financial performance against budget/forecast & profitability analysis.
• Responsible for monthly closing activities including accruals & provisions booking, intercompany profit eliminations & Gross Profit analysis ensuring timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions
• Consolidation and timely submission of monthly reporting packages.
• Work closely with accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Monitor changes in local and international accounting regulations and ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain financial models and projections to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify key business drivers and provide insightful analysis to help the business to grow top line revenues and manage costs.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and controls to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including external auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions.

Key Skills:

• Must be willing to be hands on in the detail, while able to message the bigger picture.
• Structured thought process and a strong analytical ability, experience with operational execution and technical finance know how.
• Strong initiative and proactive approach to challenge status quo, identify opportunities and solutions proactively.
• Self-driven and highly motivated, ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• You will need strong communication and business partnering skills, with the ability to present complex finance issues to non-finance stakeholders simply, and with impact.
• Team player with ability to work in matrix environment

Required knowledge & experience:

1.Education/Professional Qualifications required for the position:

• Degree in Finance or equivalent education
• At least 6 years working experience in Financial planning

2. Additional Important Requirements:

• Ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Willing to travel overseas occasionally for short durations