Job description

Job Description:

• This is an integrated finance business partner role covering the full spectrum of project controlling, quotation & costing, and manufacturing process controlling. The position partners closely with Sales, Project Management, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive profitability, cost transparency, and informed decision-making throughout the project lifetime management — from RFI to EOP. The role goes beyond reporting, actively shaping commercial and operational strategies while ensuring financial discipline and risk mitigation.
• Quotation & Profitability management - Protect and expand margins by understanding true cost structures and quotation dynamics. - Quotation Framework Development - Customer & Product Profitability Analysis - Discount & Rebate Management
• Project lifetime controlling - Lead end-to-end project lifetime management from finance perspective. - Translate project scope and milestones into measurable financial impacts (revenue, gross margin, contribution margin, and cash flow). - Assess the financial sustainability of project growth assumptions, cost escalations, and resource allocation strategies. - Provide fact-based recommendations to optimize project profitability, balancing growth targets with margin trade-offs. - Deliver project-specific business case presentations and financial models to senior management for approval. - Monitor project budget vs. actual performance, identify variance root causes, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on track for profitability.
• Manufacturing controlling - Costing and plant controlling – Manage plant cost accounting, including standard costing, actual vs. standard variance analysis (material, labor, overhead), and closing activities. - Conduct variance analysis of actual vs. budgeted operational costs, identifying root causes (e.g., material price fluctuations, production inefficiencies, route changes) and driving cost-saving initiatives. - Optimize inventory & asset Management – Monitor inventory levels, slow-moving/obsolete items, and fixed asset utilization; ensure accurate valuation and controls. - Support month-end/quarter-end closing processes for manufacturing and logistics operations, ensuring accurate cost recognition and financial reporting.
• Other ad-hoc tasks assigned

Job Requirements:

• 5 years above working experience, preferably from Manufacturing/Automobile industry
• Developed costing experience is a must
• Strong analytical skills with ability to set priorities, complete work with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines
• Can do spirit with problem solving mindset
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Self-motivated and result orientation
• Proven track record in building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at various level
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP (FICO module, desirable: SD, MM, EC-PCA)
• Experience in managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a culturally diverse environment.
• Excellent team player who demonstrates flexibility and embraces collaboration

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature, and level, of the work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

Interested candidates may also apply or write in to CS Chua, EA 12C6130/ R1548619 cschua@hpspartners.com.sg. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a discussion.