Senior Finance Business Partner

We are hiring on behalf of a client:

Job Overview:

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.

Responsibilities:

1. Quotation & Profitability management

Protect and expand margins by understanding true cost structures and quotation dynamics.

Quotation Framework Development

• Develop structured quotation models considering: Direct material cost / Manufacturing cost / Overhead allocation / Target margin

• Validate cost assumptions and conduct sensitivity analysis to ensure quotation accuracy and competitiveness.

• Conduct comprehensive financial evaluation of new project opportunities: revenue forecasting, margin analysis,

cost absorption impact, capital expenditure (Capex) requirements, and break-even analysis.

• Identify and mitigate hidden financial risks (volume commitments, foreign exchange exposure, price erosion

clauses, penalty provisions).

• Track quotation win/loss outcomes and conduct root-cause analysis to refine cost and pricing models.

Customer & Product Profitability Analysis

• Analyses: Gross margin by product / Contribution margin by customer / Lifetime value of contracts

• Recommend corrective actions (repricing, cost reduction, exit strategy).

Discount & Rebate Management

• Assess commercial impact of rebates and incentive schemes.

• Evaluate ROI of promotional or discount campaigns.

• Prevent margin leakage through uncontrolled discounting.

2. 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 tradeoffs
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.

3. 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.

4. Other ad-hoc tasks assigned

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