Occupancy Cost Controller APAC

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CP&O Occupancy Cost Controller APAC

As an Occupancy Cost Controller you will support the financial management of real estate and occupancy-related costs across the APAC region. Acting as a trusted business partner you will provide financial analysis budgeting forecasting and reporting support while ensuring strong financial controls cost transparency and data-driven decision-making. You will collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to optimize costs improve financial performance and support strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead budgeting and forecasting (OPEX P&L) including variance analysis and performance monitoring
Provide financial insights commentary and advisory to cost center owners and regional stakeholders
Drive cost allocation tracking and reporting using tools such as Excel TM1 and SAP
Closing & Reporting
Execute month-end closing activities including accruals provisions and cost-to-come analysis
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accurate financial reporting
Support reporting and alignment between SAP and consolidation systems
Prepare flash reports KPI reporting and supplementary packages
Leased Asset Controlling
Contract setup in SAP (REFX)
Execution tracking (cost cash invoicing)
Manage lease accounting and contract administration (RE/FX) including updates and recurring payments
Process & Transactional Support
Oversee and support Purchase-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes (PR/PO invoicing follow-ups)
Ensure compliance with internal controls policies and audit requirements
Business Partnering & Continuous Improvement
Act as a trusted finance partner to Real Estate Facility Management and regional teams
Drive cost efficiency and optimization initiatives
Support audits business cases and ad-hoc financial analysis
Resolve financial and operational issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Qualifications
CMA CA Inter ACCA or equivalent professional qualifications.
47 years of experience in Financial Controlling FP&A Cost Controlling Real Estate Controlling Shared Services or Finance Operations.
Exposure to IFRS 16 lease accounting requirements.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA SAP ECC RE-FX or equivalent finan-cial systems.
Strong understanding of financial controls compliance requirements and audit processes.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with glob-al stakeholders across functions and geographies.
Experience supporting APAC or other international regions in a global business services environment.
Continuous improvement mindset with exposure to process optimization automation or digital finance ini-tiatives.

Key Competencies
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Cost Controlling & Financial Reporting
Lease Accounting & Occupancy Cost Management
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management
Financial Analysis & Problem Solving
Internal Controls & Compliance
SAP & Digital Finance Tools
Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement
Advanced Communication Skills (Written & Spoken English)
Collaboration Across Global Teams

Why Join Us
Work in a global finance organization supporting multiple countries and legal entities.
Gain exposure to Intercompany governance transformation and automation initiatives.
Collaborate with global stakeholders and build a strong foundation for finance process leadership.

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