Head of Controlling

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Head of Controlling to lead our regional financial operations based in Singapore, covering SG&A controlling, Free Cash Flow (FCF) reporting, and financial consolidation for our three brands: foodora, foodpanda, and Yemeksepeti.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the SG&A controlling team focused on end-to-end management of both personnel and non-personnel expenses, identifying cost patterns, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Manage and mentor two primary direct reports: the Senior Manager responsible for SG&A and a specialist in Consolidation and Free Cash Flow reporting.
• Supervise the technical consolidation process of brand financials in line with Group policies, including the development and implementation of heatmaps to deliver accurate management figures.
• Drive excellence in Free Cash Flow reporting, ensuring precision and building advanced dashboards for local, regional, and executive use.
• Collaborate closely with Regional Finance leadership, Country Leaders, and People & Culture teams to align workforce planning and personnel cost strategies with the company’s growth objectives.
• Standardize financial policies such as full-time equivalent (FTE) monitoring and intercompany invoicing to ensure consistent application across the region.
• Provide strategic financial insights through the construction of complex financial models to support executive decision-making.
• Champion the modernization of financial infrastructure by automating processes and creating scalable, transparent reporting dashboards that reduce manual effort.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Hold at least 8 years of experience in controlling or financial planning and analysis (FP&A), with demonstrated leadership in managing teams.
• Background in fast-evolving sectors such as technology, e-commerce, or logistics, with the ability to adapt to a high-growth environment.
• Proficient in communicating complex financial information clearly and persuasively to senior management, capable of influencing decisions.
• Experienced in collaborating with varied regional teams and functions, regarded as a trusted strategic business partner.
• Advanced expertise in Excel; familiarity with OneStream or Anaplan is highly advantageous.
• Specialized knowledge in SG&A controlling, financial consolidation or Free Cash Flow reporting is preferred.
• Strong enthusiasm for AI and innovation with a commitment to improving finance processes through automation technologies.