Head of Controlling (SG)

ib vogt GmbH; Singapore; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic finance leader to drive project performance and financial management in the APAC region. This role involves building cross-functional partnerships, implementing business intelligence tools, and enhancing processes to inspire change. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of financial management experience, with a proven track record in leadership and digital transformation initiatives. Join a dynamic team in a growing, future-oriented industry where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's success. Enjoy a truly international work environment with excellent development opportunities and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Flexible working options

International working environment

Friendly and motivated team

Challenging tasks in a growing industry

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial management with 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Expertise in management reporting and treasury management.

Responsibilities

• Drive APAC management reporting and project performance monitoring.
• Lead financial planning and analysis workstream for the region.

Skills

Financial Management

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Cost Control

Business Intelligence Tools

Digital Transformation

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Tools

Financial Modeling Software

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

ib vogt is firmly committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the global electricity sector. The company focuses on the global development of turnkey PV plants and battery storage projects as well as the expansion of its IPP portfolio. In these areas, the company performs all integral services of the value chain from development, financing, and EPC, to O&M and asset management.

Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, ib vogt has established various offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Africa as part of its presence in over 40 countries. The company works together with numerous partners globally, augmenting its in-house team of over 900 staff. ib vogt has built or has in construction more than 4 GW of PV power plants globally with a project pipeline of more than 60 GWp.

Job Description

Summary:

This role will be actively involved in strategy building, reporting, project controlling as well as treasury/cash planning. He/She will be responsible for developing solid cross-functional business partnerships, driving project cost control, improving processes, implementing business intelligence tools, and inspiring change management.

Accountabilities:

• Drive the APAC management reporting process for performance management
• Partner with project team to monitor project performance and cost control from Dev to EPC, provide early warning to management team
• Manage FP&A workstream including monthly forecast, quarterly business review, annual budget exercise, long terms strategic plan etc
• Support treasury and cashflow planning for APAC
• Lead regional business intelligence and finance reporting function, seek opportunities for RPA and finance digital transformation.
• Drive practical process improvement across the region for better control and productivity
• Lead and execute ad-hoc projects
• Training, mentoring and development of staff.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing regional functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in management reporting, financial planning and analysis, and treasury management within a multinational corporation.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing business intelligence tools and driving digital transformation initiatives in finance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.
• Excellent project management skills with experience in cost control and performance monitoring across diverse teams and projects.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of international accounting standards and regulatory requirements in the APAC region.
• Exceptional leadership abilities, including experience in mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively present to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership acumen necessary to excel in this critical role and contribute significantly to the organization's success in the APAC region.

Additional Information:

• Possibility to work flexibly
• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open-minded, friendly and highly motivated team
• Interesting and challenging tasks in a growing future-oriented industry
• Very good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Competitive remuneration and other benefits as per local markets