Business Controller

Location: Singapore, Singapore

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Thales established its presence in Singapore in 1973 to support the expansion of aerospace-related activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Throughout the last four decades, the company grew from strength to strength and is today involved in the primary businesses of Aerospace (including Air Traffic Management), Defence & Security, Ground Transportation and Digital Identity & Security. Thales today employs over 2,100 people in Singapore across all its business areas.

Business Controller will be responsible for collecting and studying data to determine costs of repair and distribution as a basis for business decisions. These include analysis of materials, inventory, subcontracting cost, labor cost, overheads, operating variances, product pricing and profitability. He/She will also collaborate closely with Operations and Regional & Central Finance personals at the Business Line level to optimize operational costs.

**Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with Operations on continuous process improvement of inventory control, cycle counting, engineering change order process, and inventory transactions as well as participate in, reconcile and analyze cycle count program
- Provide accurate and timely KPIs with detailed analysis for the presentation to the stakeholders in order to support business decisions, including P&L and B/S.
- Lead forecasting and budgeting process
- Review and develop standard work to ensure variances arising from purchase prices and work orders are investigated, and any necessary corrective actions are implemented
- Responsible for the accuracy and reliability of intercompany transfer pricing (includes Royalty and Warranty), through analysis and working with operations on continuous process improvement of operational KPIs reporting
- Identify and initiate process improvements in financial planning and reporting systems
- Perform various financial analysis/scenario studies
- Ensure completion and accuracy of month-end closing requirements in SAP and monthly reporting of results including analysis of the drivers of results.
- Provide oversight and auditing of operational over/under activity variances throughout the year.
- Establish and maintain internal controls consistent with corporate requirements and good business practice, and ensure inventory controls are working effectively.
- Be accountable towards financial integrity, strong controls and transactional activities, including SAP daily/weekly/monthly responsibilities.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting/Finance.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with manufacturing analysis experience, including experience with bills of materials and variance analysis
- Good understanding of General Accounting and Cost Accounting principles
- Strong analytical skills and impeccable business judgment
- Ability to problem-solve while coordinating projects, communicating changes and monitoring progress
- Strong project management and process improvement skills
- Strong ERP and financial system (SAP) background preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Power BI, including the ability to create, modify and ensure accuracy of complex spreadsheets.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines with accurate and detailed results
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral, for effective interaction with all levels of company personnel
- High level of integrity and ability to maintain strong controls environment.
- Detail-oriented, strong adaptability and a team player
- Highly motivated and energetic personality, with desire for hands-on position.