FAP Overheads Controller

FERRERO ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company is seeking an Overheads Controller to manage financial planning and reporting of overhead costs across the region. The role involves liaising with various stakeholders for budgeting and compliance, while also overseeing financial operations for the Singapore Innovation Centre. Candidates should possess extensive experience in financial planning and excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial planning, controlling, or business partnering roles is required.
• Strong understanding of overhead cost structures and intercompany processes is necessary.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional Overheads planning process including budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor actuals vs. forecast and engage stakeholders on corrective actions.
• Provide financial oversight for the Singapore Innovation Centre.

Skills

Financial planning and controlling

Analytical skills

Communication and collaboration

Attention to detail

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP

Hyperion or similar planning systems

Excel

Job description

The FAP Overheads Controller is responsible for leading the planning, controlling, and reporting of all Overheads costs (SG&A and Supply Chain Fixed Costs) across the region. This role ensures alignment with Group guidelines, supports strategic decision-making, and acts as a key liaison between Group, Region, and Cluster-level stakeholders. The role also provides financial oversight for the Singapore Innovation Centre.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the regional Overheads planning process (Budget/Forecast), providing timelines, targets, and guidance to cluster CFOs and Controllers
• Cascade Group guidelines and tailor them to regional needs in collaboration with Region CFO and Region HR
• Coordinate bottom-up budget builds with Cluster Controlling, HR, Legal, IT, Quality, PR, and Supply Chain teams
• Monitor actuals vs. forecast and engage stakeholders on forecast realism and corrective actions
• Consolidate and analyze regional Overheads performance, identifying variances and improvement opportunities
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support HR and other functions in decision-making
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and year-end closing activities in collaboration with Accounting
• Prepare and align intercompany recharges and perform year-end true-ups across the region
• Act as the subject matter expert on Overheads policies and Group standards
• Ensure compliance with accounting treatment, classification, and presentation of Overheads
• Champion GRC compliance and oversee all intercompany agreements and flows involving FAP entities
• Serve as the single point of contact for Overheads with Region GM, CFO, and HR Director
• Act as a bridge between Group functions and regional/country teams
• Maintain confidentiality and act as a trusted intermediary between HR and Finance
• Support project management, coordination, and reporting of regional Overheads initiatives.
• Act as the key finance contact for the SGP Innovation Centre, supporting vendor management, accounts payable, and capex
• Ensure effective cost management of R&D projects and compliance with accounting standards
• Consolidate and upload capex requests and budgets into the planning system
• Liaise with Group Investment Controlling and support project evaluation and capitalization

Requirements:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• Extensive experience in financial planning, controlling, or business partnering roles, ideally within a regional or multinational environment
• Strong understanding of overhead cost structures, intercompany processes, and financial reporting standards (IFRS preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complexity across multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across functions and geographies
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with SAP and Hyperion or similar planning systems
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in additional languages is a plus