Job TitleFinance Controller, HS, GCR

Job Description

In this role, you have the opportunity to

Drive business and operation, manage the financial planning processes for the region, responsible for analysis of business performance and supports the delivery of the business and financial plans. 

You are responsible for

Responsible for BU full P/L performance, including topline growth and selling expense control, delivery of the business and financial plans.Drive forecasting and planning cycle of the business, including BU AOP, quarterly rolling forecasting, monthly latest view, strategic planning and other planning activities.Conduct management analysis on business performance, propose corrective actions and monitor implementation of those actions to drive the delivery of the business and financial plansResponsible for financials analysis/input into the monthly/quarterly performance review decks (MPR/QPR)Communicate with BU global team on regional performance, forecast, strategic plan, portfolio, etc.Drive business case analysis for growth initiatives, business case modelling on key portfolio decisions, and support in financing solutions.Drive business performance analytics: sales, pricing, margin, credit management and costs, etc.Drive productivity funnel and establish/control link of productivity into the P&LDrive Working Capital performance of the BUSupport consolidation at Business or total HS levelSupport divestments / investments and M&A transactions in the country/region, including disentanglement / integrationCross function coordination with accounting GBS, global FP&A team, logistics, marketing, sales, operation team, HR, to facilitate daily operation.Cooperate with Accounting team to ensure the booking timeliness and accuracy.Ensure a strong and efficient internal control system in place.Other ad hoc support to business/region

You are a part of

Professional Finance team of Philips China, base in Shanghai, report to Finance Business Partner, PD and Health System Consolidation, Greater China.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience

Bachelor above degree in Finance and/ or Accounting orientated studyAt least 6 years finance related working experience.Quick learner and open-mindedStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsIntellectual capacity to digest complex information, see trends and analysis through data.Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationshipDrive the follow-through of issues and good attention to detailHaving wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.   Can work independently with limited supervision, self-motivated, flexible, resilient, can work under pressureAdvanced technical skills in Excel, ERP (SAP preferred) and PowerPoint, familiar with business procedures in China, basic tax knowledgeFluent in both Chinese and English, oral and written;CPA or equivalent accounting license holder is a plus.

In return, we offer you

A path towards your most rewarding career.  Succeeding in this role in a complex environment will open many doors for your long term career, in other areas in Philips or otherwise. We also believe that we are at our best as a company when you are at yours as a person. Thus, we offer competitive health benefits, a flexible work schedule and access to local well-being focused activities.

Why should you join Philips?

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