Performance & Controlling Manager

Danone; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector seeks a replacement for a key role in Kuala Lumpur. The position involves managing cost forecasts, analyzing financial performance, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance, relevant certifications, and strong analytical skills. Join a diverse team committed to delivering exceptional service experiences.

Qualifications

• 5 years of finance work experience, with 3 years in business planning and expense control.
• Good command of spoken and written business English.
• Self-motivated with passion and an open mind.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of DBS cost forecast and reporting.
• Analyze actual costs vs. rolling forecast and follow up with service lines.
• Coordinate with service lines for KPI design and targets.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance-related field

CPA, ACCA, or any recognized finance certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

SAP R/3

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

Danone Asia & Service Delivery Centre, Kuala Lumpur, is a Finance Shared Service dedicated to delivering exceptional service experiences across China, North Asia & Oceania (CNAO), and India-South East Asia (ISEA). Our mission is to be the BEST IN CLASS by enhancing every touchpoint, driven by our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation for our valued Danoners, customers, and suppliers.

We are currently seeking a replacement for a key role. The incumbent will support the DBS value capture process, manage the cost rolling forecast, and control for Danone Asia-Service Delivery Centre, Kuala Lumpur. This role is essential in monitoring and driving the organization's performance, focusing on cost, productivity, SLA, RSLA, and KPIs.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure accuracy of DBS cost forecast and reporting to Danone reporting system.
2. Ensure the successful and timely closing of DBS costs, P&L, and Cash Flow, and identify/push gap closing actions on time.
3. Analyze actual costs vs. rolling forecast in different service lines and follow up with service lines for action plans.
4. Provide clear analysis on rolling forecasts, risks, and opportunities to Danone headquarters in regular financial review meetings.
5. Maintain & improve relevant allocation rules for cross-charging costs to the corresponding parties, including Danone headquarters, and maintain profitability levels according to tax compliance requirements.
6. Ensure compliance with accounting and internal control rules regarding DBS costs.
7. Support DBS SLA, RSLA, and Integration Charter processes.
8. Coordinate with service lines for KPI design and KPI targets aligned with global strategy.
9. Support KPI automation projects, including data logic design, UAT, and follow-up.
10. Consolidate and animate IBS KPIs with detailed analysis and push service lines for improvement plans.
11. Coordinate and support DBS document review and updates (Policy, SOP, WI) for DBS service lines.

About You

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance-related field. CPA, ACCA, or any recognized finance certification is preferred.
2. At least 5 years of finance work experience, with at least 3 years in business planning and expense control.
3. Good command of spoken and written business English.
4. Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel and PowerPoint. Exposure to SAP R/3 is preferred.
5. Self-motivated with passion and an open mind.
6. Effective communication and influencing skills.

About Us, What We Offer, and What's Next

If you are enthusiastic about making a significant impact and driving excellence, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering unparalleled service experiences.

At Danone, we wholeheartedly embrace diversity in our organization. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.