Business Controller

Lidl & Kaufland Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wage supplement

Discretionary bonus

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Out of Office leave

Job summary

Lidl & Kaufland Asia in Singapore is hiring a Senior Finance Controller to drive planning, forecasting and reporting for regional operations. You will partner with Concepts & Services, HR, and Merchandising to align budgets and optimize costs.

You will own Anaplan models, lead the CoE, and collaborate with external consultants on system upgrades while modernising workflows and transitioning to cloud-based platforms. Strong communication and 5+ years in finance are required.

Qualifications

• 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 optimize daily workflows and data modeling
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and 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

Responsibilities

• Planning, forecasting & reporting coordination for regional cycles
• Produce monthly reporting packages and leadership review decks
• Analyze P&L Actual vs Budget variance analyses
• Serve as primary Finance Business Partner for multiple divisions
• Build financial models to simulate new initiatives
• Execute ad-hoc financial analyses for urgent business needs
• Maintain and update Anaplan budgeting/forecasting models
• Lead Anaplan CoE and collaborate with external consultants
• Provide hands-on training and support on Anaplan templates and dashboards
• Identify bottlenecks and simplify processes to improve efficiency
• Support digital transformation projects and system enhancements
• Lead project efforts with external consultants on annual system upgrades

Skills

Anaplan Modeling

Anaplan Lead / CoE

ERP & Reporting

Google Workspace

AI tools (Gemini)

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Recognised university degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

BI Tools

Anaplan

Gemini AI

Google Workspace

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 optimize daily workflows and data modeling.
• 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

What you'll receive

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