Finance Leader

Fagron; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fagron seeks a Business Controller for its Holding Group in Singapore and Malaysia. Based in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur/Johor Baru), you report to the Emerging Markets Finance Business Partner and oversee financial processes for the regional entities.

As part of growth, the role is located at Amber Pharmacy, supporting the group with IFRS reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical insights. Travel within Malaysia and Singapore is expected.

Qualifications

• 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 IFRS knowledge and Singapore/Malaysia reporting requirements (SFRS/MPERS).
• Experience with Financial and ICT processes; Dynamics 365/AX is an advantage.
• Interest in new IT tools in financial analysis; Power BI is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Bahasa/Mandarin and English.
• Microsoft Office expertise (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Affinity with an innovation-driven organization.
• Hands-on, team player, analytical and goal-driven.
• Ability to research issues and document analyses well.
• Willingness to travel within Malaysia and Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Model, structure, implement and control financial procedures for the entity group in line with policies.
• Ensure accurate accounting, cost price calculations, balance sheet reviews and tax calculations.
• Close monthly/yearly processes for Holding group and Emerging Markets region.
• Contribute to annual budget and quarterly forecast processes for each entity.
• Analyze, monitor variances and trends; deliver insights to management.
• Provide financial support and strategic insights as trusted partner.
• Participate in ad hoc projects, e.g., contract negotiations or ERP implementations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

IFRS knowledge

ERP & financial systems

Power BI

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor or Master in Business Economics/Accounting/Controlling

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365/AX

Power BI

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

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.