Head of Business Controlling

GEODIS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

GEODIS in Singapore seeks Head of Business Controlling / Financial Controller to partner with product owners and execs, driving financial performance, ensuring robust controls, and delivering high-quality reporting across a multinational logistics network.

You will lead a team of controllers and analysts, managing month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, CAPEX reviews, and audits, while coordinating with SSC and ensuring IFRS/local GAAP compliance and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in financial controlling, business partnering, or finance management in a multinational environment.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS / Local GAAP and performance management.
• Advanced skills in ERP and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product owners and executive management to drive financial performance.
• Oversee monthly, weekly, and annual profitability analysis by unit and lane.
• Lead month-end close and reporting with accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting cycles aligned with strategy.
• Evaluate CAPEX requests and post-investment reviews.
• Deliver ad hoc analyses and business cases for new initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and implement recommendations.
• Manage SSC relationships to ensure process efficiency and controls.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Lead cross-functional strategic projects such as M&A or expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting, economics

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting systems

Job description

The Head of Business Controlling / Financial Controller serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, product owners, and senior management, driving financial performance, transparency, and compliance across the organization. This role leads a team of controllers and analysts, ensuring robust financial control, insightful analysis, and high-quality reporting to support business growth and operational excellence in a complex, multinational environment.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to product owners, operational leaders, and executive management.
• Provide financial insight, commercial analysis, and recommendations to support strategic and tactical business decisions.
• Collaborate on pricing, customer proposals, and new business initiatives.

Profitability Management

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly profitability analysis by product, customer, and lane.
• Identify margin improvement opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.

Month-End Closing & Reporting

• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with group and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and present comprehensive management reports, financial statements, and variance analysis.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Coordinate annual budget and periodic forecasting cycles.
• Consolidate, challenge, and validate input from business units; ensure alignment with business strategy.
• Monitor performance against budget/forecast and drive corrective actions where necessary.

CAPEX Management

• Evaluate, monitor, and control capital expenditure requests.
• Oversee post-investment reviews and ensure returns are tracked and reported.

Ad Hoc Business Needs

• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis, business case development, and scenario modelling for new projects, bids, or investment opportunities.
• Support business transformation and change management programs.

Audit Management

• Coordinate and manage internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure implementation and follow-up of audit recommendations.

SSC Oversight

• Liaise with Shared Service Centers (SSC) to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timely processing of transactional activities (AR, AP, GL, etc).
• Define and monitor KPIs and SLAs, drive process improvements, and resolve escalated issues.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of controllers and analysts across multiple locations.
• Foster a high-performance culture, set clear objectives, and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Provide training and development opportunities to build a strong finance talent pipeline.
• Ensure robust financial controls, policies, and procedures are in place and adhered to.
• Maintain compliance with internal, statutory, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, reporting, and systems usage.
• Lead or support finance systems upgrades and digitalization projects.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, tax authorities, and business partners.
• Identify and assess financial risks; develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, and credit exposures.

Strategic Projects

• Participate in or lead, cross-functional projects such as M&A, integration, or business expansion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 8+years' experience in financial controlling, business partnering, or finance management in a multinational environment (preferably logistics or freight forwarding).
• Proven leadership and team management track record.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS / Local GAAP, financial analysis, and business performance management.
• Advanced skills in ERP and financial reporting systems.