Controller BURegion-China

About Kennametal

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leaderKennametal productivity to customers through materials science tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense earthworks energy general engineering and transportation turn toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately8700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay $2.1 billionin revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Summary:

Head of Finance Greater China covering finance planning and operating for all legal entities in mainland China Hong Kong and ******. Leads finance FP&A Credit and business partner to MC leadership in Greater China. Works together with China FSSC to oversee all financial and fiscal activities and ensures compliance of the operations in China region.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for oversight of finance and reporting in China
Business partner for MC leadership team in China
Lead the China quarterly & annual planning process; administer and review all financial plans
Lead 5-year strategic planning market analysis growth initiatives and key business partner to business leader
Develop automated reporting in CRM tableau Power-BI to drive the review and tracking on performance
Supervise on legal and compliance and monitor day-to-day finance operations of 7 legal entities in G. China
Ensure that all legal entities in G. China in compliance of US GAAP and statutory reporting
Enhance the effectiveness of sales operation focus on contract management opportunity pipeline the design of sales incentive plan.
Manage organizational cash flow and maximize efficiency of working capital
Leverage resources with China FSSC help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to reach optimal individual and organizational goals

Requirements:

Bachelors degree or above in Accounting Business and related field
Minimum 10 year experience in Finance / Audit related functions with 5 year in Management position
Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills are essential. Strong influencing power and accountable
Strong knowledge of accounting financial reporting and related processes Tax compliance Treasury management
Fluent (written and spoken) in Chinese and English is required
Big 4 experience is a Plus

Equal Opportunity Employer