Title:  Assistant Manager BU Controlling

Job Summary

Assist in managing China Performance Material Business Unit's management reporting, analysis, performance tracking and issue management, decision support, budgeting/planning, investment, and working capital control.

General Responsibilities

1. Assist Business Partner Manager, Performance Material BU to deliver high quality financial support and continuously improve productivity.

2. Provide analysis on BU and BL performances based on various data sources (SAP, Lighthouse, echo report, etc.) to derive a clear picture of current performance, key issues and action items. Assist in presenting Business Line's monthly performance to BU head and BLM in the monthly meeting.

3. Prepare in-depth analyses and commentaries to facilitate decision making on key financial items such as sales, margin development, client and customer performance, rebate, working capital improvement (AR, inventory, AP, etc)

4. Prepare rolling forecast each month and prepare annual budget templates accordingly to global instruction. Assist in consolidation of BL documents and prepare presentation slide if needed.

5. Coordinate with Shared-service center on month end closing, ensure both P&L and B/S items are correctly reflected business performance.

6. Assist global or local projects based on request, including internal control system review, system automation, etc.

Functional Skills and Knowledge

Functional Skills and knowledge

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the business and industry, chemical or ingredients’ industry is preferred.

Demonstrate solid knowledge of accounting standards, principles and practices

Demonstrate strong financial analytical skills

Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Demonstrate fluency in English (both written and spoken)

Proven experience in software. SAP, PowerBI or HFM knowledge is preferred

CPA or CMA is preferred

Soft skills

Quick learner, logical thinking ability, data sensitive, self-motivated, good communication skill, hands-on, able to deal with multi-tasks.

Work experience

Over 5 yrs experience in multi-national company, chemical industry or trading company preferred

Minimum 2 yrs experience in a similar role, preferably with controlling or FP&A exposure

Education

Bachelor degree or above, major in finance or finance relevant

Why It’s Great to Work at DKSH

Join a purpose-driven company and help enrich people’s lives every day. We provide reliable access to high-quality products and services, like COVID-19 vaccines, and create sustainable value for all our stakeholders, generate jobs, and give back to society. Founded nearly 160 years ago in Asia by three Swiss traders, DKSH still maintains the same entrepreneurial mindset.

Be part of our diverse team of more than 33,000 people working in 37 markets across the globe. You will learn and develop both professionally and personally in a modern environment offering hybrid work arrangements. Come and meet our energetic, passionate, and purposeful team and be part of something big.