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