Title:  *Senior Executive, Finance Business Partnering

About the Role

The Finance Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor to commercial and operational teams within Business Unit Healthcare, translating financial data into actionable business insights. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will support principal (client) P&L management, commercial decision-making, planning and forecasting cycles, and margin protection initiatives. This role is ideal for a finance professional who combines strong analytical rigor with curiosity for AI and automation tools to modernize how finance delivers value to the business.

What You Will Deliver

• Business Partnering & Commercial Finance

  • Act as finance partner to Business Development, Client Management, Commercial Heads and Supply Chain teams, providing financial insight to support commercial decisions
  • Prepare and analyze principal/client P&Ls; monitor profitability by client, channel, and product portfolio; flag margin erosion risks early
  • Support commercial negotiations and distribution agreement reviews with financial modeling (margin structures, payment terms, FX/ERF mechanisms, working capital impact)
  • Prepare business cases and investment proposals with robust challenge of key assumptions

  Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

  • Lead/support budget, rolling forecast, and quarterly landing processes for assigned clients or P&L areas; coordinate with Regional Finance and BU stakeholders
  • Deliver monthly performance reviews: actual vs. budget/forecast variance analysis with clear root-cause narrative and corrective action recommendations
  • Build and maintain management dashboards and executive-ready presentations (business reviews, client reviews, board materials)
  • Monitor key working capital metrics (DSO, DOH/CDOH, inventory provisions) and support cash flow optimization

  AI, Automation & Digital Finance

  • Apply AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT/Claude, or equivalent) to accelerate analysis, reporting commentary, and presentation preparation in a responsible and compliant manner
  • Identify, design, and implement automation of recurring finance processes using Power Query, Power BI, Power Automate, Excel VBA/Python, or RPA tools
  • Champion data quality and standardization; build automated data pipelines from SAP to reporting layers to reduce manual workload and closing time
  • Act as a change agent within the finance team, sharing best practices on digital tools and upskilling colleagues

  Systems & Compliance

  • Work hands-on with SAP (FI/CO, SD/MM modules) for reporting, reconciliation, and master data integrity; support system enhancement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with DKSH internal control framework, Group accounting policies, and local regulations applicable to pharmaceutical distribution
    • Support internal/external audits and ad-hoc compliance reviews as required

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in FP&A, controlling, or finance business partnering, preferably in pharmaceutical, healthcare distribution, FMCG, or MNC environment
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP (FI/CO required; SD/MM exposure is an advantage)
• Demonstrated experience applying AI tools and/or process automation in finance work (e.g., Power BI dashboards, Power Query/Power Automate flows, Python/VBA scripts, prompt-based AI workflows) – candidates should be able to present concrete examples
• Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint skills; able to produce executive-ready materials independently
• Strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and attention to detail
• Good command of English (written and spoken); able to communicate with regional stakeholders and global principals
• High integrity, proactive ownership, and ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure

Why Join DKSH

• At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Finance and Accounting.

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