Business Controller

Lidl & Kaufland Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wage supplement and bonus

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Out of Office leave

Job summary

Lidl & Kaufland Asia in Singapore is seeking an experienced Finance professional to lead planning, forecasting and reporting for the regional business. You will translate data into actionable insights to boost ROI and growth, and partner with operations, HR and merchandising to ensure budget alignment.

The role requires hands-on Anaplan expertise, strong ERP/BI skills, and the ability to drive digital transformation while delivering accurate, timely analyses to senior leaders in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Recognised university degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Controlling, FPA or Commercial Finance.
• Hands-on experience as Model Builder in Anaplan.
• Advanced ERP & Reporting; experience with SAP and BI tools.
• Comfort working within Google Workspace environment for collaborative financial modelling.
• Hands-on experience utilizing AI tools like Gemini to optimise daily workflows and data modelling.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to deliver accurate results.
• Independent, proactive and well organised with a focus on detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Planning, Forecasting & Reporting: coordinate regional financial planning and forecasting cycles.
• Produce monthly reporting packages and review decks for Leadership.
• Analyze P&L performance focusing on Actual vs Budget variance.
• Business Partnering: serve as primary Finance BP for C&S, HR and Merchandising.
• Build financial models to simulate impact of new initiatives.
• Execute ad‑hoc financial analysis for urgent needs.
• Maintain Anaplan budgeting/forecasting models for planning cycles.
• Lead Anaplan projects with external consultants on enhancements and updates.
• Provide hands-on training and support for Anaplan templates and dashboards.
• Process Governance: update SOPs for reporting and planning.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive simplifications for efficiency.
• Digital & Systems Transition: support implementation of digital transformation projects.

Skills

Anaplan model builder

Financial planning

Variance analysis

SAP familiarity

BI tools

Google Workspace

AI tools (Gemini)

Communication to senior leaders

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

recognised university degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

CPA is a plus

Tools

Anaplan

SAP

Power BI

Job description

• Financial Stewardship & Accuracy: Ensure the transparency and integrity of regional financial data through monthly reporting to HQ and leadership.
• Strategic Decision Support: Act as a value-added business partner by translating complex data into actionable insights that drive ROI and business growth.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Bridge the gap between cross functions and operations (Concepts & Services, Human Resources, Merchandising) to ensure budget alignment and cost accountability.
• System Architecture & Project Management: Lead the internal technical maintenance of Anaplan budgeting models to ensure seamless, accurate planning cycles. Involve in the entire project for system enhancements and upgrades, partnering closely with external consultants to align the platform with evolving business requirements.
• Operational Excellence: Modernize and simplify workflows (SOPs) to increase the speed and accuracy of the planning cycle.
• Digital Transformation: Support the evolution of the Business Controlling function by transitioning from legacy systems to advanced cloud-based platforms

What you'll do

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Support and participate in coordination of regional financial planning and forecasting cycles.
• Produce monthly reporting packages and review decks for the Leadership Team.
• Analyze P&L performance, specifically focusing on Actual vs. Budget variance analysis.

Business Partnering & Analysis

• Serve as the primary Finance Business Partner for the Concepts & Services, Human Resources, and Merchandising divisions.
• Build financial models to simulate the impact of new business initiatives.
• Execute ad-hoc financial analysis to support urgent business needs.
• Maintain and update Anaplan budgeting and forecasting models to ensure seamless planning cycles.
• Serve as the Anaplan Lead / CoE for the organisation
• Serve as the main project lead when partnering with external consultants on annual system enhancements, testing, and complex model updates.
• Provide hands‑on training, troubleshooting, and support to stakeholders using Anaplan input templates and dashboards.

Process Governance & Optimization

• Assist and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all reporting and planning activities.
• Identify 'bottlenecks' in current processes and implement simplifications to drive organizational efficiency.

Digital & Systems Transition Projects

• Play an active role in supporting the implementation of digital transformation projects.

What you'll need

• A Recognised University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field; CPA is a plus
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Controlling, FPA or Commercial Finance
• Hands‑on experience as Model Builder in Anaplan
• Advanced ERP & Reporting; experience with SAP, BI Tools
• Comfort working within Google Workspace environment for collaborative financial modelling
• Hands‑on experience utilizing AI tools like Gemini to optimise daily workflows and data modelling.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to deliver accurate results
• Independent, proactive and well organised with a focus on detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts to senior leaders
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Sensitivity to different timezones to work with stakeholders from various geographies
• Knowledge of sourcing industry is preferred; retail or manufacturing industry is a plus
• Change Management Mindset

We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience.

We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems.

Working at Lidl & Kaufland Asia is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here.

We are accredited as a Fair and Progressive employer by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP).

Market Leading Remuneration Package:

• Annual wage supplement and discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Out of Office leave for important appointments