Finance Leader

Fagron; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Fagron is seeking a Business Controller for the Holding Group in Singapore and Malaysia, based in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur/Johor Baru). You will manage financial processes, model and implement controls, and partner with management on strategic decisions across entities in Singapore and Malaysia.

The role requires 8+ years in a similar position, IFRS expertise, and proficiency with ERP/BI tools. Travel within Malaysia and Singapore is expected; ERP implementations may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Business Economics, Accounting or Controlling.
• Experience in a matrix organization and 8+ years in a similar role.
• Excellent IFRS accounting knowledge and local reporting requirements (SFRS/MPERS).
• Familiarity with Financial and ICT processes; Dynamics 365/AX is an advantage.
• Strong English; Bahasa/Mandarin and English skills are preferred.
• Interest in new IT tools for financial analysis and reporting (Power BI a plus).

Responsibilities

• Model, structure, implement and control financial procedures for the entity group.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities aligned with strategy and policy.
• Ensure accurate accounting, costings, balance sheet reviews and tax calculations.
• Lead monthly/yearly closing and reporting with stakeholders across entities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis across regions.
• Provide financial insights to inform strategic decisions and ad hoc projects.

Job description

Who We Are

Since 1990, we've grown into a global leader in personalized medicine. Today, 4,000+ colleagues in 34 countries work together to support over 200,000 customers worldwide.

Who We Are

Since 1990, we've grown into a global leader in personalized medicine. Today, 4,000+ colleagues in 34 countries work together to support over 200,000 customers worldwide.

From compounding and natural products to software, equipment, and genomics - we deliver smart, ready-to-use solutions that make healthcare better.

We're passionate, science-driven, and always looking for new ways to improve lives.

About The Job

For our Holding Group in Singapore and Malaysia, we are looking for a Business Controller who thrives in a fast-paced work environment and growing business. This function reports to the Emerging Markets Finance Business Partner. Position is based in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur/Johor Baru).

Please note that while Fagron does not currently operate under the Fagron brand in Malaysia, we are expanding in the region through acquisitions. As part of this growth, the role will be located at Amber Pharmacy, a company being integrated into our group.

In this role you are responsible of financial processes and management within the Holding group and its entities in Singapore and Malaysia. Comprehends modelling, structuring and implementing the financial processes according to corporate policies; evaluate and interpret financial data and translate this into understandable reports. Good accounting proficiency is the starting point. You support commercial strategy under the financial, compliance and challenge when necessary.

Your responsibilities

• Model, structure, implement and control financial procedures for the entity group in line with Fagron's policies and practices; including the coordination and supervision of day-to-day activities are in line with business and financial strategy.
• Ensure accurate accounting, cost prices calculations, resolving complex issues, reviewing balance sheet items and tax calculations.
• Monthly/Yearly closing management and reporting processes for the Holding group together with management to Emerging Markets Region.
• Contribute to the annual budget process and quarterly forecast process for each entity.
• Proactively analyzing, delivering and communicating results (monitoring variances, identifying trends, etc) across the different departments.
• Provide management with financial and analytical support and detailed insights to act as a trusted partner on strategic decisions.
• Participate in Ad hoc projects (i.e. advice on contract negotiations, lead local ERP implementations…).

Set yourself apart

You have experience in a dynamic environment in which you will fully operational but also think along at strategic level. The ideal candidate brings most of the following:

• A Bachelor or Master's degree in Business Economics, Accounting or Controlling.
• At least 8 years of experience in a similar position in a matrix organization.
• Excellent accounting knowledge (IFRS) and Singapore & Malaysia reporting requirements (SFRS/MPERS).
• Experience with Financial and ICT processes (Microsoft Dynamics 365/AX is an advantage).
• Clear interest in new IT tools in financial analysis and reporting, Power BI is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Bahasa/Mandarin and English.
• Expert in Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Excel).
• Affinity with an innovation-driven organization.
• Hands-on and positive attitude, solid team player, self-discipline and goal driven, analytical, accurate and performance.
• Ability to research issues and arrive at logical well-documented analysis and conclusions.
• Willing to travel to within Malaysia and Singapore.

Ready for the challenge?

Please note: we do not accept agency referrals for this position.