Assistant Financial Controller

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

The Assistant Financial Controller assists in the financial aspects of the Oceania Region and assists the Region GM, Commercial Head and leadership team in driving the sustainable profitable growth agenda and region vision. The role is responsible for contributing to assessing the financial performance of the region, as well as identifying and quantifying possible risks and opportunities, supporting local accounting, tax and treasury activities and ensuring financial compliance.

The job holder is a reliable professional with broad knowledge of all accounting, financial and business principles. They are strategic thinkers and effective leaders who can make and recommend the most profitable decisions.

Comply with all relevant Occupational, Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation, codes of practice, standards, policies, operating procedures and work instructions as outlined by Arxada.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the financial planning and analysis for the region by analyzing its performance and risks and opportunities
• Contribute fully to the development of regional strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, commercial arrangements, investments (marketing, CAR, personnel), asset optimization, overhead costs, plans, targets and business drivers
• Support region BSO accounting function, including transactional, tax, and treasury
• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance and KPIs on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Prepare and describe the monthly outlook (YTD and and ROY forecast) with insight and identification of risks and opportunities.
• Work with senior teams, sales, marketing, and operations to grow the business, formulating strategies and plans
• Lead annual Target process in conjunction with Corporate, Segment, and BU requirements
• Drive the cost control and optimization for operating the business.
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including customers, vendors, government authorities, and advisors
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements:

• Microsoft, SAP and ability to learn new systems.
• Accounting skills, Microsoft Excel and Word, data entry.
• Good communicator, excellent articulation skills with the ability to communicate key concepts both verbally and in writing.
• Effective listening skills, independent and self-directed, team-oriented, strong work ethic.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Change management.
  
  

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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