Assistant Finance Controller - APAC

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Dimension Assistant FC – APAC Qualification CA mandatory Post-qualification experience 5–8 years (sweet spot 6–7) Industry Same, or Big 4 audit followed by at least 2 years in such an industry role Current level Assistant manager or manager in controllership, looking for regional scope Signals that matter most (ranked) 1. Owns balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
2. Multi-entity work
3. Hands-on ERP
4. Audit schedules
5. Clear communication

Must not have

Criterion Assistant FC – APAC Qualification Not a CA Experience Under 4 or over 9 years post-qualification Close ownership Never owned balance sheet reconciliations in an industry role Notice Over 90 days with no buyout or early-release path Travel Unwilling to travel about 20% English Cannot write clear emails to HQ

Areas of Responsibility

1. Financial reporting and monthend support

• Prepare and support monthly management reports for APAC entities (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and KPI overviews).
• Assist in monthend closing activities, including data checks, variance analysis, and accruals support.
• Consolidate data from different entities and systems into clear management presentations for monthly reviews.

2. Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support preparation of budget and forecast figures by gathering data and challenging inputs where relevant. Perform variance analyses (actual vs. budget/forecast vs. prior year) and identify key drivers.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses for Finance Manager and local management (profitability, cost development, pricing, projects, etc.).
• Help monitor financial KPIs and support continuous improvement in performance tracking.
• Prepare business cases (investment) in cooperation with Plant Manager

3. Power BI reporting and data management

• Maintain and develop Power BI dashboards and reports used by finance and business stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality and consistency in reporting models, working closely with IT and local teams where needed.
• Support the Finance Manager and business users in interpreting Power BI data and turning it into actionable insights.

4. ERP / Dynamics 365 support

• Work with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to extract, validate and reconcile financial data.
• Support process improvements in finance modules within Dynamics 365 (standardization, simplification, automation).
• Act as a key user for reportingrelated topics, helping colleagues understand how to use the system more efficiently.

5. Collaboration and stakeholder support

• Cooperate with local finance teams in APAC entities (accounting, AP/AR, HQ & site controllers, IT).
• Support preparation of materials for management meetings and business reviews.
• Provide proactive analytical support to functions such as Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain when needed.

Skills

Education & experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or MBA Finance from reputed institute.
• Approx. 6–9 years of experience in finance, controlling, audit, or accounting.
• Experience with Power BI and/or other BI tools is a strong advantage.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or another ERP system is an advantage.

Skills:

• Solid Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas; Power Query / Power Pivot is a plus).
• Power BI is an advantage
• Ability to work with large data sets, perform reconciliations and ensure data consistency.
• Good understanding of basic financial statements and key financial KPIs.
• Knowledge of APAC tax and regulatory environments (India GST, Singapore GST, WHT frameworks).

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, high attention to detail.
• Curious, eager to learn, and comfortable asking questions and challenging the status quo.
• Structured, reliable, and able to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across countries and functions.
• Proactive, handson and willing to “dig into” data and processes.
• Experience in handling multi-national and multi-cultural environment is a must.

Traveling

• APAC & Denmark - frequent

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

D365

Language needed

EN