Objectives of the Position

 

Our ambition is to be an enabling force behind successful senior projects at GB. With a focus on transparency and accountability, project controlling provide comprehensive insights and analysis that guide our projects towards excellence. This position aims at providing the required regional controlling support. Focus is the whole region Asia-Pacific beyond SSC.

 

Responsibility

Tracks key KPIs of projects;Tracks project budget and resource planning, including provides forecast and proposes proactively measures to achieve the project budget;Is responsible for project related charging activities including necessary communication in the regionTracks delivery against efficiency target if any; monitoring the actual project cost and effort development, validate and confirmation for accuracy. To develop & establish systems and tools for monitoring & reporting purposeIs gatekeeper for project related applications and signs off economic evaluation for the corresponding measures (e.g. Com I for digitalization measures, etc.) if anyCollaborates with project team, reviews efficiency measure portfolio (progress tracking, risk reviews, identifies topics / areas with underrepresented savings and triggers respective discussions);Strong collaboration with global project controlling and on the other hand with the hub and country finance & controlling. Establish seamless coordination between all stakeholders.Reviews impact of demand changes on project baseline (e.g. extended service scope, business growth, M&A activity);Collaborates with HR workstream on FTE development / bluebook maintenance to ensure alignment with project progress if anyIs responsible for severance cost and Special Item handling and validates the bookings if anyProvide regular regional information (e.p. project reports, cost and FTE development) to the global project manager, project management office and project controllingEnsures maintenance of correct master data (HR and cost) in case of necessityTo develop overview of all projects controlling related processes & tasks, systems & tools to offer simple and easy-to-deal-with knowledge management

 

Requirements

 

Education

University graduate – Accounting / Finance / Business / Economics major. Additionally, ACCA/CPA or CIA certification or any other equivalent certification

 

Working Experience

Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in finance and accounting, internal/external audit roles. Prior experience in performing cost accounting, project management, budgeting, investment evaluation and cost charging. Experience in managing and strategizing in mid-term to long term plans / projectsHighly preferably 3-5 years’ experience in BASF group.

 

Technical & Professional Knowledge

Strong knowledge and understanding of project accounting and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cost charging and allocation;Strong analytical skills;Excellent business communication, strong conflict solving capability, excellent presentationExpert knowledge of BW, Excel, SAP R/3, S4 Hana, PBI;Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, and able to lead and motivate team members.