Controlling Analyst – APAC Operational Controlling

About the role

The APAC Operational Controlling Analyst will execute and continuously improve recurring controlling processes across the APAC Controllership organization. Acting as the Controlling Centre of Excellence, the role centralises standardised operational activities, enabling Country Controllers to focus on strategic initiatives and business partnering.

Key responsibilities

• Execute centralized recurring controlling activities across APAC and standardise processes across business units and countries.
• Ensure consistency, quality and efficiency of recurring controlling deliverables and continuously improve operating procedures.
• Monitor sales, gross margin and inventory performance, analyse operational trends and provide variance analysis to Country Controllers.
• Track key operational KPIs and financial indicators to support management decision‑making.
• Perform recurring balance‑sheet governance tasks, support balance‑sheet reviews, analyse inventory reserves, accrual reasonableness and working‑capital trends.
• Conduct financial risk analysis and assist Controllers in maintaining high‑quality balance‑sheet governance.
• Support commercial controlling by monitoring and analysing hedge exposure on a recurring basis.
• Undertake special assignments delegated by the APAC Controller.

Required profile

• Strong accounting knowledge and financial analysis capability.
• Professional judgment to standardise and improve controlling processes.
• Ability to collaborate with Country Controllers, Business‑Unit Finance, Treasury, Tax and Global Business Services.
• Attention to data quality, operational efficiency and automation.

Required skills