Business Controller (Marine Classification)

Overseeing financial reporting and analysis

• Collect key information across People (Functions, FTE), Performance (Revenue to OP, Billing, Cost base, OCF‑CIDS), and Portfolio (Sales, Pipeline, Revenue, Country and Product codes) to meet monthly management reporting requirements.

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements.

• Analyse financial data and deliver clear reports to management.

• Identify trends and variances, and recommend improvements.

Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations

• Keep financial operations compliant with group principles and accounting standards. Record all financial inputs and outputs accurately in the general ledger.

• Work with shared service centre (SSC) staff to align operations with accounting standards and tax requirements.

• Follow all relevant accounting standards and regulations.

• Monitor changes in financial regulations and make needed adjustments.

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for annual audits and meet audit requirements.

Managing budgeting and forecasting processes

• Lead the annual budgeting process.

• Monitor net accounts receivable activities. Help business unit managers accurately track ITBI and WIP, and reduce the risk of bad debt and credit notes through operational processes.

• Build and maintain financial forecasting models.

• Provide regular budget vs. actual analysis and explain variances.

Providing financial insights to support decision‑making

• Give the business the analysis needed to make informed decisions on salaries, contribution plans, defined benefits, and bonus payments.

• Work with the business and management team to manage and record leases and assets accurately, following group rules and accounting procedures over each asset’s life.

• Deliver timely analysis and advice to business management on financial operations.

• Partner with department heads to offer financial guidance for strategic initiatives.

• Run financial feasibility studies for new projects or investments.

• Prepare and present financial reports to support management decisions.

Implementing and maintaining internal financial controls

• Set up and maintain strong internal financial control systems.

• Ensure business operations meet financial requirements within the group approval matrix.

• Work with the compliance officer to follow the code of ethics. Record applicable financials in the general ledger or local files in line with policy.

• Regularly review and update financial policies and procedures.

• Identify financial risks and take steps to reduce them.

Other Responsibilities

• Consolidate financial results and costs, and analyse complex operational KPIs.

• Act as business planning and consolidation administrator for the area. Support the finance team effectively.

• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that affect the function.

• Assist with ad‑hoc projects within the area.

Requirements

• ACCA / CIMA / CPA qualified or equivalent preferred.

• 5–7 years of accounting and/or financial planning and analysis experience in a similar or other industries.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel.

• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

• Able to travel at short notice and accept short‑ to mid‑term overseas assignments.

Specific Responsibilities and Operational KPIs

• Work with business unit heads and country leaders to provide financial advice and support. Maintain a clean accounting book for the business units in the Pacific Region.

• Streamline and implement financial processes in line with company regulations.