APAC Financial Controller - Selangor, Malaysia - ZOLL

    ZOLL
    ZOLL Selangor, Malaysia

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives.

    We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

    The Circulation division of ZOLL Medical Corporation is focused on "beating heart" therapies for hospitals. Post-cardiac arrest, STEMI heart attack, and severe fever are some of the applications of ZOLL's unique devices. Fully integrated, ZOLL Circulation researches, develops, manufactures, and sells novel technologies includes ZOLL Temperature Management Solutions and TherOx SSO2 Therapy. Temperature Management Solutions empower physicians to "prescribe" a temperature and achieve it. TherOx SSO2 Therapy is the first FDA-approved therapy since the stent 20+ years ago to reduce infarct size in patients with the most severe heart attacks.

    General Summary:

    The Controller is the key owner of all daily Finance & Admins functions for CIRC APAC Region Sales Office. A key finance team member reporting to the VP of Finance in Circulation Division Headquarter in San Jose, California, and dotted line to the Director, CIRC APAC Operations. This is an essential business partner role to work closely with the VP of Finance to develop financial strategies, drive performance, and ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations. This role will collaborate closely with the finance teams from various APAC countries and CIRC HQ in San Jose, California

    Essential Functions

    Financial Planning and Analysis:

  • Collaborate with the VP of Finance to develop and manage the mid-term plan, annual business plan, annual budgeting process, and forecast for the APAC regional sales office.
  • Conduct financial analysis and provide insights on sales performance, revenue trends, and OPEX management, and commission analysis.
  • Conduct financial analysis to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
  • Support the VP of Finance in financial modeling and scenario analysis to aid in decision-making, including ad hoc analysis when required in the timely manner.
  • Financial Reporting and Compliance:

  • Prepare accurate and timely management reports.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant policies.
  • Support and collaborate with the shared service center finance in APAC to assure proper accounting into Circ accounts.
  • Participating in contractual reviews and negotiations ensuring the terms and conditions are aligned with the company guidance and policies.
  • Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial reports for the VP of Finance and executive leadership.
  • Budget Management and Expense Control:

  • Monitor and analyze budget variances, identifying reasons for deviations and proposing corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with department heads to establish spending guidelines and monitor expense management.
  • Review and approve expenditures to ensure they align with budgetary constraints and financial goals.
  • Financial Strategy and Business Partnership:

  • Collaborate with the regional sales team to develop financial strategies that support sales objectives and revenue growth.
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Collaborate with the supply chain management team to monitor and maintain appropriate inventory level at the region to meet demand plans.
  • Support business initiatives and projects by assessing their financial feasibility and impact.
  • Operational Business

  • Supervision of the organization of the operative day-to-day business as well as support of the sales force
  • Supervisory responsibility for the preparation of offers, contract management and recording of condition and price agreements.
  • Evaluation and optimization of processes
  • Interacting with internal senior management, external auditors, banks and other advisors
  • Manage ad-hoc projects based as assigned by VP of Finance and/or Director, APAC Operations
  • Comply with company policies and procedures regarding employee health, safety, and conduct
  • Comply with all policies and standards.
  • Any other job responsibilities as assigned by management and subject to modification.
  • Required/Preferred Education and Experience

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience) required and
  • MBA, preferred international accounting experience preferred
  • Work Experience

  • 10+ years directly related experience required and
  • A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge required and
  • Experience in both the Corporate and public accounting sectors is preferred, ideally at a growing, global manufacturing company and
  • Experience dealing with multi-currency accounting matters and
  • Previous experience at this level, including managing staff, a multinational consolidation and the financial close is preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Thorough understanding of GAAP
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to analyze and solve problems and clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change
  • Personnel management experience with the ability to mentor, develop, influence, and motivate employees
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy when both preparing and reviewing work
  • Advance knowledge in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Travel Requirements

  • 10 – 25% of time
  • Licenses and Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred
  • ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.