Business Controller (1 year contract)

Lidl & Kaufland Asia Pte. Limited

Singapore

On-site

SGD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual wage supplement

Discretionary bonus

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

In-house training courses

Sponsorship scheme

Job summary

Lidl & Kaufland Asia Pte. Limited in Singapore seeks a Finance Business Partner to drive planning, forecasting and reporting across the region.

Translate data into actionable insights to inform ROI and growth, partnering with Country Management, IT, Facilities and Procurement to align budgets. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, process governance and digital transitions, with a focus on data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

Recognised University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
CPA qualification is a plus.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Controlling or FPA.
Advanced ERP & Reporting; experience with SAP, BI Tools.
Experience as Anaplan model builder is a plus.
Comfort with Google Workspace for collaborative modelling; hands-on Python/Appscript for data maintenance.
Hands-on experience using Gemini AI tools to optimise workflows and data modelling.
Ability to meet tight deadlines with accurate results.
Independent, proactive and well organized with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills to simplify complex financial concepts.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate regional financial planning and forecasting cycles.
Produce monthly reporting packages and leadership review decks.
Analyze P&L performance focusing on Actual vs Budget variance.
Prepare quarterly postmortem reviews for Merchandising and Country Management.

Skills

ERP & SAP experience

BI Tools

Anaplan model builder

Python / Apps Script

Gemini AI tools

Google Workspace

Stakeholder communication

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA qualification

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Google Workspace

Job description

Summary

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 (Country Management, IT, Facilities & Procurement) to ensure budget alignment and cost accountability.
Sourcing Competitive Intelligence: Support country sourcing strategy through data-driven insights by analysing and interpreting data to monitor market sourcing trends, gather competitive intelligence and generate sourcing opportunities.
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.
Prepare quarterly postmortem reviews for Merchandising teams and Country Management teams to evaluate selection performance.

Business Partnering & Analysis

Serve as the Finance Business Partner for the Country Management, IT and Facilities/Procurement divisions.
Build financial models to simulate the impact of new business initiatives.
Execute ad-hoc financial analysis to support urgent business needs.
Assist with approving and monitoring Asset Requests of the organisation.

Strategic Sourcing / Market Mapping

Support the development of strategic sourcing initiatives through data-driven insights
Conduct market research, source and gather datasets or platforms relevant to Lidl & Kaufland Asia products and categories
Analyse, interpret, visualize data and provide insights on market trends, competitor sourcing footprint and the identification of sourcing opportunities
Work closely with Analytics team and Concept & Services team to streamline process flow and drive engagement of the competitor market mapping dashboard internally
Stay up to date on sourcing, industry trends and competitor actions

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 organisational 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 or FPA
Advanced ERP & Reporting; experience with SAP, BI Tools
Experience as Model Builder in Anaplan is a plus
Comfort working within Google Workspace environment for collaborative financial modelling, and hands‑on experience in Python/Appscript for data maintenance.
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
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 supply chain and retail 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).

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