Job Description

Overview

As one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time-to-market and support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We\xe2\x80\x99ve been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 60 years now. Today, worldwide more than 8,000 employees are working on this permanent challenge, at over 70 locations on all continents.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for all managerial accounting related functions for the Bruker Malaysia production site within the BNANO Group, including: cost accounting, P&L management, spending control, internal control, and Corporate reporting requirements. Assures business unit compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; Supervises staff. Provides hands on technical and general accounting guidance, maintains the integrity of financial reporting systems. Provides high quality financial reporting, meeting the BNANO management process standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting: \xe2\x80\x93

• Prepares annual budgets and monthly forecasts consistent with the detailed BNANO financial reporting methodology for the Bruker Penang Factory (BPEN)
• Provides monthly detailed cost accounting information, accurate product cost in the ERP system
• Provide transparency in working capital management and control
• Responsible for meeting all monthly financial close deadlines and submitting accurate results to BNANO financial management
• Responsible for maintaining accurate books of record, compliant with Malaysian, US GAAP and the relevant accounting policies of Bruker Corporation.
• Provides monthly updates of the spending forecast. Reviews variances with business unit management

Business Partnering and Financial Analysis

• Manages the quarterly revenue forecast, partnering with operations and order administration for all engaged Business units in the Fab.
• Partners with the business units and BPEN management to provide business insights into improving profitability and cash flow
• Provides required analytical financial data for BNANO Quarterly Business Reviews
• Supports operations with reporting on cost reduction initiatives
• Develops inventory analysis data, supporting operations in optimizing inventory investments
• Provides timely response for ad hoc financial analyses as required, including gross margin analysis of pricing, product cost and mix
• Drives process improvement opportunities where required

Compliance and Control:

• Supports SOX compliance with procedure documentation and testing
• Aligns with Regional finance on all closing activities and follows the relevant policies issued by the Bruker Corporation.
• Supports internal audit and year end external audit with prompt, accurate data

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare and submit regulatory MIDA reports for governmental reviews and ensure compliance to MIDA tax incentive and training grants.

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Minimum of 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 work experience that includes at least 5 years of related management experience as a Controller in a manufacturing environment.
• Professional certification as a CPA or CMA or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong work experience in cost accounting is required.
• Maintains high ethical standards, communicates material issues as they arise
• Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the cost accounting, inventory reporting and controls
• Complete understanding of the monthly closing process, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Understanding of the requirement (i.e., Sarbanes Oxley) and importance of strong of internal controls
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, able to communicate effectively to all levels of the company
• Solid analytical and cost accounting skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
• Able to organize, coordinate, and direct projects
• Solid SAP experience modules FI/CO is required, insights into MM module would be a plus
• Possesses core Finance competencies such as People Management, Collaboration & Teamwork, Influence & Communication, Business Insight, Project Management, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Critical Thinking Analysis, Drives for Results, and Finance Expertise.
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, technical, interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Advanced PC and technology skills, proficiency in MS Office Suite, and fluency in English required
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, foster collaborations and teamwork
• Proven adaptive capability and demonstrated familiarity with organizational change.
• Operates at the highest standards of business ethics, honesty, personal integrity, and professionalism.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.

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