SMARDT is the world's largest manufacturer of oil-free centrifugal chillers. With operations in Australia, Canada, USA, Germany, and China, SMARDT's revolutionary high efficiency machines are driving rapid growth across key world markets. At the cutting edge of innovation, SMARDT AMER is accelerating product development efforts that deliver substantial energy savings for our customers.
Position Summary:
The Commercial Business Controller – provides insights and recommendations to the Commercial Business Unit Management team. He/She is responsible to provide all reporting and analysis to support business decision and to optimize the allocation and usage of company resource.
Main duties/responsibilities:
BUSINESS PARTNERING
· Prepare monthly reporting of the Commercial Business Unit Greater Asia Pacific, which encompass Singapore, Malaysia, Australia (potential new entities in 2024 and 2025).
. Ensure Data Quality of Financial and non-Financial indicators (Headcount, Commercial Pipeline, Manpower Utilization etc…)
. Analysis of variance vs Budget / Forecast / Last year
· With the support of the CFOs and General Manager, the Business Controller will lead Yearly Budget and Quarterly Forecast Process for the CBU
· The Business Controller shall ensure the compliance of the region with regards to Group procedures and Internal Control Framework
· Support Commercial Business Unit team in building and implementing performance action plans (KPI).
· Participate in and track cost savings initiatives.
· Develop Capex and business cases.
· Support for EMC CBU for validation of financial models, monthly reporting, and other finance supports.
· Aeroflow Finance Key user.
· Be a Business Partner for Sales and Service departments: provide information, advise, identify profit improvement opportunities, support the requests.
. Provide analysis for Project Tender (cash curve, credit analysis etc…)
OTHER
· Support yearly audit requests.
· Monitor cash collection and DSO of the CBU
· The group is undertaking the implementation of CCH Tagetik for Consolidation and FP&A in 2024. The CBU controller will be the Key User for the region (FP&A)
· Undertake other duties as assigned by the Group Chief Financial Officer.
Key Selection Criteria:
· Qualification in Accounting / Business School
· Previous experience in Manufacturing industry
· 10 years of Experience in a Similar Role in a MNC (listed company)
· Leadership attitude, hands-on and energetic
Experience with Dynamics NAV – D365 Business Central is an advantage.
Core Competencies:
· Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
· Critical thinker and great problem solver.
· Ability to work unsupervised with a “can-do” approach.
· Adhering to safe work practices.