【Position Purpose】
The
Senior Financial Reporting & Controlling Analyst
supports the
Head of F&A
in managing the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of ZEISS Taiwan's financial reporting, planning, and analysis processes.
This position bridges
Financial Reporting
and
Controlling
, ensuring effective coordination of month-end closing, budget and forecast activities, and management analysis at company level. It provides cross-functional insight to enable sound decision-making and operational efficiency across Business Service Functions (BSF) and Business Units via collaboration with BU Controllers
【Key Tasks & Responsibilities】
A. Month-End Closing & Reporting at Company Level
- Monitor and coordinate the monthly closing process to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting deliverables.
- Analyze actual performance versus budget, forecast, and prior year, and provide detailed variance explanations.
- Prepare monthly financial summaries, dashboards, and commentary for the Head of F&A and management meetings.
- Collaborate with the Senior Finance Manager to align accounting results with controlling figures.
B. Financial Planning & Forecasting at Company Level
- Coordinate annual budget and rolling forecast cycles for BSF and cross-functional cost centers.
- Prepare planning calendars, templates, and ensure compliance with corporate planning guidelines.
- Consolidate and review planning data, checking assumptions and consistency across departments.
- Track OPEX, COOR %, and key KPIs; analyze deviations and propose corrective measures.
- Support Head of F&A in developing planning presentations for management and GC CFO reviews.
C. Controlling & Business Support
- Act as
BSF Controller
, supporting all enabling functions with cost transparency and performance tracking. - Provide timely financial insight and business analysis to support decision-making and efficiency improvement.
- Serve as
backup for the Controlling team
to ensure business continuity in case of absence or turnover. - Collaborate with BU Controllers to align standards for financial analysis, templates, and review cadence.
D. Process & System Improvement
- Enhance reporting and planning efficiency through process standardization and automation.
- Use SAP FI/CO and Power BI to extract, analyze, and visualize key financial metrics.
- Identify and implement opportunities for improvement in reporting accuracy and timeliness.
- Contribute to ZEISS Taiwan's digital finance initiatives (e.g., Power BI dashboards).
【Requirement】
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
Experience
6–9 years in financial reporting, audit, or controlling (Big 4 + MNC background preferred).
Technical Skills
Strong SAP FI/CO reporting knowledge, Power BI / Excel (Pivot, Power Query), financial planning and variance analysis.
Business Acumen
Solid understanding of IFRS-based reporting, cost-center governance, and planning cycles.
Communication Skills
Strong interpersonal and presentation ability; capable of explaining financial topics to non-finance stakeholders.
Soft Skills
Analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn under mentorship.
Language
Fluent English and Mandarin.