Finance Business Partner – Sg/My

BusinessPlanning & Strategy Lead or partner the 3-year planning business cycle and business strategy Lead & ensure the business strategy is implemented and monitored regularly Lead or partner in the commercial and financial evaluation of business initiatives Provide support and insight to the SG and MY General Managers, their Leadership Teams and other regional teams into the main varainces to sales, margin and cost. Support the budget and forecast process by providing insight into current variances and future events. Provide timely and insightful ad-hoc analysis to support APAC/Group needs. P&LManagement and Process Improvement SG and MY leadership on full P&L management and cost base reduction initiatives through Operational Excellence Projects Maintain balanced, objective and holistic perspective on cost initiatives Champion/support process improvement initiatives throughout the business. Audit &Statutory Accounts Ensure fully compliant local Statutory Accounts are filed on time Ensure compliance with local statutory/regulatory practices Local liaison/contact point for external auditors and the annual audit process Taxation Oversee all taxation matters, both direct and indirect, across all markets Liaise and inform the Group Tax Manager as appropriate Ensure full and timely compliance and filing of all local tax reporting Local liaison/contact point for local tax agents and authorities Identify local tax planning opportunities in conjunction with the Group Tax Manager Legal &Statutory Matters Local liaison/contact point with local Group approved legal advisors Liaise, inform, report to SEA/APAC finance and Group Legal Counsel as appropriate Review all commercial contracts to assess need for Group or external legal counsel review Handle/oversee all local company secretarial activities to ensure full local compliance Management Reporting Ensure all Regional & Group reporting requirements are completed on a timely basis with quality. Ensure actions are taken to achieve deadlines for the different reporting requirements within SG & MY Credit Management Ensure local credit management policies balances risk and reward Train and coach credit management awareness/techniques to sales colleagues When appropriate, manage relationships with external recovery agencies including receivers/liquidators Maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with customers Cash,Treasury and Risk Management Local liaison/contact point with local bankers, credit card providers etc Handle all local insurance related matters including Group submissions Local champion and coordinator for period ICQ review Local liaison/contact point for periodic internal audit activities Take proactive and broad base stance on risk management e.g. ICQ, H&S, BCP, DR. Governance and Control Lead andndrive awareness of Governance and Control in SG and MY Director & secretarial responsibilities Ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures at all times and foster a culture of compliance and control across SG and MY Other Maintain close liaison with APAC Facilities manager relating to facilities in SG and MY