Business Control Manager, South East Asia

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We are now looking for a Business Control Manager, South East Asia This position is based in Johor Bahru.

Greetings From Your Future Manager

You will have a fantastic opportunity to take a forward-looking, strategic business partner role. Drive commercial success in the APAC region with commercial/sales leaders and be a crucial member of a diverse team. Bonnie Wu, Senior Manager, Business Control

What You’ll Do

• Take responsibility for the sales controlling of Raflatac APAC South East Asia & Oceania markets, and collaborate within the sales team to achieve financial targets
• First contact window with sales, country managers, actively support Area Sales Directors by providing the financial perspective, identify business improvement potential and opportunities, and conduct cost control
• Support the APAC regional financial reporting and forecasting processes (monthly reporting, rolling forecast, target setting, long-term planning, EBITDA contribution, scenarios)
• Analyze financial impact of alternative business decisions, including investment calculations
• Manage sales rebate and improve rebate process through in-depth analysis as well as promoting data automation & digitalization
• Monitor and develop SEA and OC sites administrative financial management, ensure compliance with all local legislation, UPM’s code of conduct and internal processes and guidelines
  
  

Who You Are

• You have bachelor’s degree or equivalent, having extensive education in accounting, finance & business.
• You have experience in sales controlling and providing active support to commercial organizations, including direct engagement with sales teams
• You have ability to formulate and understand business issues and situations by analyzing, simulation and able to interpret and draw conclusion accordingly.
• You have the ability to collaborate effectively with sales teams in different countries and to drive sales improvement initiatives.
• You have self-motivated individual, with the ability to adapt effectively to changing demands of a growth-oriented, dynamic organization.
• You have excellent communication oral & written skills, excellent English communication skills and have demonstrated skills to collaborate, influence, efficiently cooperate with all parts of the organization.
• You have positive thinking & can-do attitude, be solution-oriented and good interpersonal skill.
  
  

This Is What We Offer For You

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
  
  

Additional Information

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