Job Description: Finance Business Partner (Head of Plant Finance)
The Organization
We are a prestigious German Multinational Corporation (MNC) and a global leader in high-tech manufacturing. With a reputation built on engineering excellence and innovation, our facility in Senai City, Johor, serves as a strategic hub for the APAC region. We are committed to operational efficiency and sustainable growth, driven by a culture of precision and accountability.
The Role
The Finance Business Partner will serve as the Head of Finance for the Johor manufacturing facility. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, APAC (based in Singapore), you will be the primary financial steward of the plant. Your mission is to lead the transformation of the finance function from traditional accounting to a strategic value-driver, optimizing plant performance and ensuring robust governance over capital investments.
Key Accountabilities
1. Plant Performance & Strategic Business Partnering
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Performance Optimization: Act as a strategic co-pilot to the Plant Manager, using data-driven insights to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve manufacturing margins.
Variance Analysis: Lead the investigation into manufacturing variances (material, labor, and overhead) and collaborate with production teams to implement remedial actions.
Operational Reporting: Develop and maintain plant-specific KPIs and dashboards to track operational efficiency and financial health.
2. CAPEX & Investment Management
Investment Governance: Lead the evaluation of all Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) proposals, utilizing financial modeling techniques including NPV, IRR, and Payback analysis.
Project Tracking: Oversee the full lifecycle of capital projects, ensuring accurate capitalization and tracking against approved budgets.
3. Financial Planning, Costing & Controlling
Product Costing: Oversee the development and maintenance of accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and standard costing to ensure pricing integrity.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Direct the annual budgeting process and monthly rolling forecasts for the facility, ensuring alignment with regional APAC targets.
Inventory Management: Maintain strict oversight of inventory valuation and stock-take processes to minimize wastage and leakage.
4. Leadership & Compliance
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a growing finance team, with a roadmap to manage 4 direct reports, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Corporate Governance: Ensure the facility adheres to German MNC standards, including IFRS/MFRS compliance and internal control frameworks such as SOX.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between the Johor plant and the VP Finance APAC in Singapore, as well as external auditors and tax authorities.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience: 12+ years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years specifically within a manufacturing plant environment.
Qualifications: Professional certification is mandatory (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or MIA).
Technical Proficiency: Advanced user of SAP (FICO/CO-PA) and expert-level financial modeling skills in Excel.
MNC Exposure: Prior experience working for a German or European MNC is highly advantageous, with a deep understanding of multi-entity reporting and cross-border alignment.
Soft Skills: An adept negotiator and communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
If you are keen on this role, do apply via this link or reach out to bryant at 0164140218
