APAC Finance Analyst

Position Purpose

Supports the Consumer Health Commercial Operations within the APAC time zone on a need-by-need and project basis. This includes the local/global finance support but also project-related work to drive forward the transformation for digitalization (incl. automated forecasting/planning) as well as insight generation on how to drive more efficiencies in counties.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering on financial targets by providing a reliable financial steering (alignment operational/financial planning, target setting, resource allocation, deviation analysis, mitigation plans).
• Closely partners with the various stakeholders and leadership team to ensure financial performance according to targets and driving strategic and operational agenda.
• Ad-hoc support on the financial tasks, including but not limited to planning, forecasting, financial steering, process design and alike.
• Drive forward transformation in financial tasks through digitalization, e.g. automated planning/forecasting.
• PBS Country Ambassador / Change Agent to Prepare Country profile, provide updates on activation status, sharing insights, roadblocks & feedback as well as schedule, prepare and conduct cross-country exchange sessions.
• Collaborate with APAC PS, exploring PBS options for ASIA Countries.
• Investment efficiency spending overview (RoiX): Coordinate with Local Country teams and Work Team to prepare for RoiX rollout including master data alignment, brand intersection alignment, acknowledgement workflow.

Work Relations

• CDH & Commercial team of selected countries as well as Cluster.
• Controlling Community (ASIA, APAC time-zone, Enterprise incl. AI & PDS).
• Accounting / GBS Manila.
• Supply Chain / Customer Services.
• Transfer Price Operations (Bayer AG and GFI).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, majoring in Finance or Accounting related. Master's degree will be considered a plus.
• Min 5-7 years relevant work (leadership) experience in respective industry / commercial operations.
• Excellent analytical & conceptual skills, pro-active, structured.
• Strong digital acumen with curiosity to try new things and drive digitalization.
• Strong communication, cross-functional networking & inter-personnel skills to collaborate within the organization.
• Positive attitude, pursuing goals with energy, drive and determination - willing to go the extra mile.
• Strong ability in multi-tasking & perform well under time pressure.
• Able to deal with complex situations and tough deadlines.
• Possess English proficiency (written and spoken).