Objectives of the Position
- Act as regional Subject Matter Expert for Cost & Operations Controlling across APA.
- Own and steer key frameworks: FMC, cost planning, COGS transparency, CapEx portfolio governance, and NTP/ICM
oversight.
- Drive standardization, digitization, and process governance across all APA sites.
- Provide expert steering, analytics and strategic insights to APA management.
Main Responsibilities
SME Leadership – Cost Controlling
- Lead fixed cost, RCC and discretionary spend planning cycles.
- Consolidate, challenge and interpret site cost developments.
- Ensure standardized cost methodologies across all APA sites.
- Drive scenario modelling and cost transparency initiatives.
Oversight of Operations Controlling
- Lead FMC consolidation and alignment of headcount, volume and capacity data.
- Oversee COGS transparency, usage-factor analysis and BOM/recipe reviews.
- Govern CapEx portfolio processes and ensure quality PPM submissions.
- Oversee NTP/ICM administration and compliance, guiding analyst & sites.
Process Excellence & Digitalization
- Drive automation of dashboards, modelling tools and core controlling processes.
- Lead simplification and standardization initiatives to improve efficiency.
- Oversee correct controlling master data setup (cost centers, IOs, PC structures).
Cross-functional Steering & Collaboration
- Act as primary APA counterpart for site controllers and operations teams.
- Ensure aligned assumptions across Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, and Reporting BG.
- Represent APA in global/regional controlling networks.
Requirements
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field.
- At least 7 years experience in cost controlling, operations controlling, or production finance.
Technical & Professional Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of SAP CO/FI, PPM, and BI tools (Power BI advantageous).
- Deep understanding of FMC, COGS, BOM structures and cost flows.
- Strong analytical and conceptual steering capabilities.
About BASF in Malaysia
BASF has been present in Malaysia since 1989, and operates a manufacturing plant in Pasir Gudang, Johor. BASF’s Regional Service Hub in Kuala Lumpur provides functional support services to BASF companies in 20 markets across Asia Pacific. BASF also provides infrastructure and utilities support services to its joint ventures BASF PETRONAS Chemicals and Toray BASF Resins at an integrated Verbund site situated in the Gebeng Industrial Zone, Pahang. BASF posted sales to customers in Malaysia of approximately €340 million in 2024 and had 2,579 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on www.basf.com/my
