Support Controlling Analyst (Costing Focus)

Leica Geosystems Technologies Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a candidate for a key role in the Support Controlling Organisation. The position focuses on product costing across manufacturing sites in Singapore, Switzerland, and China, with responsibilities in cost analysis, SAP system management, and standard reporting. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in finance and experience with SAP systems, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a global team and improve costing processes.

Qualifications

• Initial to several years of experience in Controlling, Cost Accounting, or FP&A preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of product costing and manufacturing cost structures.
• Experience working in a global shared-service or support organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform and maintain product cost calculations for manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Singapore, and China.
• Execute technical cost runs and related activities in SAP.
• Ensure compliance with internal controlling standards and processes.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills in English

Ability to work in a structured, process-oriented environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA)

Tools

SAP (CO, PC, and related modules)

Power BI or other reporting/visualisation tools

Job description

Organisation: Division Geomatics (including Operations & Supply Chain)

Purpose of the role

The Support Controlling Organisation provides centralised controlling support to the global Controlling function, with a primary focus on delivering accurate and timely product costing. The team is responsible for manufacturing cost calculations for three production locations (Switzerland, Singapore, and China), including the technical execution of cost runs in SAP.

In addition, the organisation supports the global Controlling function with standardised controlling and reporting activities, contributing to transparency, consistency, and efficiency across the end-to-end controlling processes.

Key Responsibilities

Product Costing & SAP Costing (Primary Focus)

• Perform and maintain product cost calculations for manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Singapore, and China
• Execute technical cost runs, cost roll-ups, and related activities in SAP
• Ensure the correct setup, maintenance, and governance of costing-related master data in SAP
• Analyse cost structures and variances, and drive continuous improvements in costing accuracy and transparency
• Act as first-level support for costing-related topics for the manufacturing locations
• Continuously improve costing processes, both system-wise (SAP) and operationally

Controlling & Reporting Support (Secondary Focus)

• Support the global Controlling organisation within the Division Geomatics with standard controlling activities
• Prepare recurring management reports and standard FP&A analyses supporting the global Division / Supply Chain Controlling team
• Create and maintain standard presentation decks for review and management meetings
• Support hourly rate calculations and overhead cost calculations
• Provide ad-hoc calculations and analyses as requested by the global Division / Supply Chain Controlling team

Process & Quality Support

• Ensure compliance with internal controlling standards and processes
• Support harmonisation and standardisation of costing and controlling processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and automation where possible

Interfaces

• Global Division / Supply Chain Controlling Organization
• Local Finance and Controlling teams in Switzerland, Singapore, and China
• Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams
• IT / SAP support functions

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; a professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA) is an advantage
• Initial to several years of experience in Controlling, Cost Accounting, or FP&A preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of product costing and manufacturing cost structures
• Experience working in a global shared-service or support organization
• Experience with SAP (CO, PC, and related modules) is required
• Strong analytical skills with a structured and detail-oriented working style

Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI or other reporting/visualisation tools is a plus
• Ability to work in a structured, process-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills in English; additional languages (e.g. Mandarin) are a plus so that he/she could communicate with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while supporting a global, cross-functional organisation
• Service-oriented mindset with a strong focus on accuracy and reliability