Team Leader Controlling Operations

Swarovski Group; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Volunteer leave

Employee discounts on Swarovski

Learning & development programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Swarovski Group in Bandar Bayan Baru, Penang Malaysia, is seeking a Team Leader Controlling Operations to lead a small Controlling team and ensure timely, high-quality controlling, reporting and closing activities. You will partner with global stakeholders and drive process improvements in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of leadership in Finance, solid SAP FI/CO and BI tool experience, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in Finance or Controlling.
• Strong knowledge of FP&A, management accounting, budgeting, and reporting, with hands-on SAP FI/CO.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, SAP BW, or similar BI and reporting tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, data analysis, and VBA.
• Proven track record in driving process improvements, automation, and LEAN initiatives.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams, including working with remote or global stakeholders.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Controlling Operations Team (6+ people).
• Ensure timely performing of recurring controlling, reporting and closing activities.
• Oversee management reporting and analytics for stakeholders.
• Partner with Controlling Managers and global Finance & Controlling stakeholders.
• Drive standardization, automation and Lean initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Maintain governance and adherence to policies and controls.

Skills

People leadership

FP&A

Controlling

Budgeting

Reporting

SAP FI/CO

BI tools

Power BI

Power Query

Power Pivot

SAP BW

Tableau

Excel + VBA

Lean

Stakeholder management

English communication

Tools

SAP FI/CO

SAP BW

Power BI

Power Query

Power Pivot

Tableau

Excel

VBA

Job description

## Team Leader Controlling OperationsApply: Bandar Bayan Baru, MYS: Full time: Posted Today: R-117434At Swarovski, you don’t just join a brand - you help reinvent one of the most iconic names in fashion and design. Here, bold ideas matter, creativity drives change, collaboration is valued, and your work shapes how the world experiences brilliance. If you’re ready to push boundaries, grow your skills, and leave your mark where innovation meets timeless elegance, we’re ready for you.Our Global Business Services offices based in Poland, Costa Rica and Penang Malaysia, are vibrant workplaces where your expertise makes a global impact. You’ll collaborate across borders, deliver high-quality services, and help shape a people-centered organization.We are looking for a **Team Leader Controlling Operations** who combines strong leadership, finance controlling expertise, and a continuous improvement mindset to deliver high-quality operational outcomes, foster stakeholder partnerships, and drive transformation initiatives.**About the job**Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* **People Leadership:** Lead, coach and develop the Controlling Operations Team (approximately 6+ people), building strong capabilities, accountability, and engagement. Manage performance, workload allocation, and team capacity to ensure effective delivery.* **Operational Delivery:** Ensure timely and high-quality execution of recurring controlling, reporting and closing-related activities. Proactively manage priorities, resolve operational issues, and ensure continuity of service.* **Reporting & Analytics:** Ensure accuracy, consistency and quality of management reporting and analytical deliverables. Oversee recurring reporting and analysis, ensuring outputs meet the requirements of Controlling and Finance stakeholders.* **Business Partnering:** Act as the key operational interface with Controlling Managers and relevant cluster and global Finance & Controlling Stakeholders. Maintain transparent communication on priorities, deliverables, service quality, and operational challenges.* **Process Excellence:** Drive standardization, simplification and harmonization of controlling processes and ways of working. Identify and implement automation and productivity opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.* **Controls & Governance:** Ensure appropriate controls, review mechanisms and process documentation are in place. Maintain compliance with Group policies, standards, and governance requirements.* **Transformation:** Support transitions, implementation of new scope and broader Finance & Controlling transformation initiatives. Drive adoption of new processes, tools and ways of working and ensure sustainable implementation within the team.**About you**We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:* 5+ years of leadership experience in Finance, Controlling, FP&A, Management Accounting, Budgeting, or Reporting.* Strong knowledge of FP&A, management accounting, controlling, budgeting, and reporting, with hands-on experience in SAP FI/CO.* Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, SAP BW, or similar BI and reporting tools. Tableau experience is an advantage.* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, data analysis, and VBA.* Proven track record in driving process improvements, automation, and LEAN initiatives.* Strong leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.* Experience leading and developing teams, including working with remote or global stakeholders.* Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken. **What we offer**You can expect a range of benefits, including:* Learning and career development programs to help you grow* A global employee assistance program offering support in the areas of mental, physical, and emotional health, managerial support as well as financial and legal matters* Hybrid and flexible work options to support your work-life balance* Paid volunteering leave to support causes that matter to you* Exclusive employee discounts on Swarovski products **About Swarovski**Swarovski creates crystal-based products of unique quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in Austria in 1895, we design, manufacture, and sell the world’s finest crystals, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds, zirconia, jewelry, accessories, and home décor.Sustainability and responsibility are at the heart of our brand, from circular innovation to diversity, inclusion, and the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation. We empower people to express their individuality with confidence and respect, and we believe that different perspectives make us stronger.Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair, inclusive recruitment and to building a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong. #LI-hybrid