Coordinate and perform detailed analysis of operating costs across all Business Units in the Group and provide recommendations of practical measures to reduce cost. Organize and communicate with finance team across all Business Units to conduct forecast, analysis and strategic planning. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, to provide recommendation to optimize business processes. Assist in implementing continuous controls and performance metrics to monitor cost management goals. Perform cost management activities throughout the Group and provide analysis on cost behavioral pattern of business operation. Thoroughly evaluate the processes together with process owners in order to generate cost saving measures and drive improvement in productivity. Formulating controls in order to minimize wastages and leakages through comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the processes. Review operating expenses critically and provide recommendations to top management based on facts and findings. Establish prudent cost KPI for business entity and process owner to adopt and to continuous monitor them. Resourceful in looking out for cost saving opportunity based on study conducted and on the cost pattern of the entity. Job Requirement: Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy/Finance or professional accounting qualification (ACCA, MICA, MIA etc.). Candidate with an engineering degree is a plus for this post. Minimum 10 years working experience with no less than 5 years in the field of cost management and control. Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with people at all levels Possess good problem solving, presentation and analytical skills. Must be computer literate: A very thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel in analysis and forecasting; and produce professional Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Knowledge in ERP is an added advantage. Sell-motivated, good leadership skills and be able to work under pressure and to meet tight deadline. Knowledge in Value Stream Mapping, lean manufacturing and Six- Sigma management is added advantage. Strong knowledge of product costing in order to evaluate and analyze budget of business entities in the Group. Must be able to work with top management to implement changes needed from recommendations made from the study and evaluation of processes.