This role will
- Lead the APAC Sector S&T Finance organization
- Lead the Singapore Hub Finance team
- Support the APAC Sector Deployment Lead in delivering the S&T AOP
- Ensure tracking and monitoring of S&T productivity for APAC
- Ensure connectivity with the market business partners, Sector FP&A, Global S&T, and S&T Finance teams
- Provide support to Sector FP&A and ensure alignment on S&T costs for the Sectors
- Provide support in integrating local deployment and Global Finance strategic transformational projects
APAC Sector Deployment Lead Support
- Support the delivery of the Sector AOP through a monthly forecast and business review processes
- Ensure adequate funding for Sector and S&T Governed investments
- Monitor the S&T productivity initiatives and provide a risk and opportunities update monthly
Global S&T Finance
- Part of the S&T Deployment Finance Leadership team
- Active participation in Transformational project deployment
- Review monthly actuals and forecasts with the Global S&T Finance team
- Engage with the Central Planning team on the AOP
- Ensure Horizontal Cross charge alignment between Global S&T and the Sector FP&A teams
Sector FP&A / CFO
- Liaise with the Sector FP&A and ensure alignment with Sector CFO on the S&T budgets
- Provide forecasts on the Sector HQ S&T costs to FP&A
- Ensure alignment on Sector funded programs and provide regular updates on actuals/forecast
Singapore hub
- Ensure all Sector costs are appropriately pooled in Singapore and charged to the markets
- Manage the Bill-to-Plan Sector costs and ensure minimum variance to the Plan
- Ensure cross charges for Sector investments through the hub are processed on a timely basis
- Develop the Hub AOP
- Manage and optimize/automate the P2P process for the Hub - ensure speedy approvals and timely payments to vendors
S&T Capex
- Support the Deployment Lead in developing S&T Capex documents for key Sector initiatives
Process Simplification
- Lead continuous improvements in the underlying processes, drive automation of existing processes
- Ensure Global / Sector / Market cross charges are done in an efficient manner
People Management
- Manage a team of 2 direct reports
- Develop the skills of the team and support their career growth aspirations
- Manage various stakeholders – S&T, FP&A at Market, BU, Sector, and Global level
Skills/Experience Required:
- Seasoned executive with more than 10 years of Finance or Accounting experience
- Professional qualification – Bachelor's and MBA Finance (preferred)
- Highly analytical, motivated, and decisive leader with excellent managerial skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to influence senior leaders while working within the matrix of a Global function
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrates the ability to simplify complex concepts and communicate in a digestible way
- Ability to lead and motivate a team working in a virtual environment across different countries and time zones
- Fluency in English and other APAC Sector languages is an advantage.
- Ability to lead projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and work well with others
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP
- Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
- Flexibility to travel within APAC countries.
- Experience working in a multi-cultural environment