Main Accountabilities
Controls and understands the changes in the sales structure as well as the changes in pricing (LTAs, Savings on current business, bonus).
Provides regular information to related business partners (reports, analyses, etc.) to get an understanding of current developments compared to Plans and Forecasts).
Challenges and supports the business partners in achieving the targets.
Supports cash flow target achievement by setting up proper credit controls for customers.
Drives inventory reduction by analyzing, understanding and challenging safety stocks and lead times for main materials.
Understands in general the market and customer development (incl. pricing, strategy and future the profitability of the customers and products)
Manage the preparation of the cost accounting records; develop and implement the cost control systems and procedures, compute the project costs, compare the actual costs to the estimates and analyze the variances
Analyze the cost records and the calculation of the unit cost for the products or services related to a specific job or project; examine any costs that seem contrary to past experience
Manage a consolidated annual budget plan, establish and coordinate the budgeting systems and procedures; identify and analyze the variations
Monitor and review the actual financial performance against the budget, for the comparison between the current situation and the budgeted forecast
Interpret the financial information on costs, prices, expenses and revenues and make recommendations for improvements and prepare the monthly review meeting.
Create, maintain and supervise the key figures in the area of responsibility.
Master environmental health and safety emergency knowledge, have the ability to identify risks, wear personal protective equipment correctly, use the site’s safety facilities correctly, do a good job of garbage classification, save energy.
Key Performance Indicators/Key Result Areas
Ensure the quality of financial and reporting data
Accurate and timely elaboration of financial statements
Observe the compliance with the internal and external guidelines, policies and strategies
Identify areas of missing control
Report misstatements and recommend remediation actions / plans
Internal & External Working Relationships
Interfaces to all other functional departments (mainly Sales, R+D, Logistics, Finance etc) in China and to global Controlling Community.
Job Requirements (Qualifications, Skills, Experience, Competencies)
Education/Major:
University degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related disciplines.
Experiences:
At least 1 year experience in financial/controlling operations.
SAP knowledge in FI/CO module as a plus.
Certificates:
CPA as a plus
Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of SAP knowledge in other module as a Plus
Foreign language:
Fluent in written and oral English.
Computer ability:
Good MS Office skills (especially MS Excel)
Personal Quality:
Open minded and willing to learn new procedures
Willing to work in a team
Able to work under pressure
Accuracy
Willing to productively challenge the status quo