Manager, Operational Controlling, Petrochemicals Asia Pacific

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About The Role

Reporting to Senior Manager, Operational Controlling & Reporting, Petrochemicals Asia Pacific, you will:

• Integrate digital technologies into the Regional Business Units (RBU) reporting to enhance operational efficiency, improve data accuracy for strategic decision-making
• Access, evaluate, and challenge the CapEx of RBU’s investments and opportunities to ensure effective resource allocation for maximum financial return
• Facilitate and coordinate operational planning for the RBU in upcoming year while monitoring business performance development against the overall budget and strategic targets of the RBU

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​How You Will Do It

Digitalization and CapEx

• Focus on productivity and process enhancement, collaborate with executive leadership to develop digital strategy specific to Finance function
• Evaluate and prioritize CapEx projects based on strategic objectives and manage the capital budgeting process
• Monitor capital projects progress to ensure timely execution and adherence to budget, while implementing cost control measures to maximize value and prevent overruns

Planning & Performance Management

• Conceptualize and lead bottom-up operational planning in collaboration with relevant teams from Regional/Global BUs, and prepare the necessary data for projected change
• Provide local management with business/operation forecast and recommendation (Sales, cost, EBIT forecast, raw material price trend, capacity utilization, FX-exposure etc.) while highlighting risks early and provide solution suggestions
• Facilitate local BU target setting for KPIs and working capital, cascade operational planning information and continuously evaluate performance against targets, propose proactive action plans for improvement

Country Controlling

• Provide detailed monthly reports and commentaries on P&L, fixed costs, cCM1, working capital-related KPIs, production, and headcount to the RBU local management team
• Responsible for business-specific topics, proactively identify and address issues while closely monitoring working capital components to promptly alert the management of potential risks
• Support the Global Business service teams on various reconciliations, provide monthly forecasts for volume, net sales, and cCM1, and analyse costs related to local entities in Asia
• Address Non-Trade Business Transaction matters in relevant countries

Others

• Ad hoc support for regional/ country projects, e.g. support in commercial audits and others
   

What We Look For

• Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in finance, controlling and planning; ideally from industrial environment or chemical industry
• In-depth knowledge in the planning and controlling processes
• Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI, Tableau and AI applications
• Good understanding of SAP or other ERP applications is preferred 
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

BASF has a rich history in Hong Kong, dating back to the 1880s when it began selling textile dyes in the region. Over the years, the company has grown and expanded its presence, establishing its East Asia Regional Headquarters in Hong Kong in 1995. 
As a multinational company with a long-standing presence in Hong Kong, BASF is committed to the city's continued success as an internationally competitive business and financial center. 
By the end of 2023, BASF East Asia Regional Headquarters Limited had 300 employees.