Finance Business Partner

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

At Valvoline Global Operations, we're proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we've never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world's first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn't just about where we began; it's about where we're headed and how we'll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

• Treating everyone with care.
• Acting with unwavering integrity.
• Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
• Delivering on our commitments with passion.
• Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you'll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we're shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Job Purpose

This role is expected to not only provide routine financial reports for performance review & analysis, but also deliver business finance support to China Distributor Business/Key account in the highly competitive market.

This will require the candidate to use strong analytical tools to integrate financial data and business outlook/market dynamics to generate meaningful reports & highlights, and further support business leaders to generate actionable initiatives.

This position is expected to enable business through enhancement of regulatory &control

• Improvement of distributor governance process in particularly on expenditure of distributor's rebates and investment on Capex & Opex.
• Support China overall Regulatory & control through engagement with business and operation team.

This position is also expected to drive business cashflow efficiency by proactive engagement with commercial and operation team. This is becoming even more critical given China's working capital pressure with plant Capex loan under installment.

How You Make an Impact (Job Accountabilities)

1. Business Performance Monitoring & Commercial Partnership – 30%

2. Track and evaluate the financial performance by different dimensions with region/product/customer, including sales, costs, and profitability

3. Identify trends, opportunities and risks, and recommend appropriate actions to drive business growth and improve financial performance
4. Work closely with the commercial and pricing teams to provide financial support and guidance in decision-making related to pricing, promotions, sales deduction
5. Participate in the development and evaluation of business cases for new projects and initiatives
6. Quarterly customer profitability review with commercial to drive for performance improvement.

7. Enhance Distributor governance process with clear approval guidelines and execution on how Distributors' rebates, CAPEX and OPEX investments will be managed locally.

8. Financial Planning and Analysis – 35%

9. Develop and implement financial strategies and plans to support the business objectives of the company

10. Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, to provide accurate and timely financials insights.
11. Support SAC go live and streamline of reporting & analysis.

12. Lead Business Cashflow optimization and improve cash efficiency by working with commercial, SC and accounting.

13. SG&A management – 20%

14. Perform in-depth analysis on overall direct SG&A actual, forecast, budget reporting

15. Perform the SIP calculation and verification based on key metrics and actual performance

16. Partner with commercial/marketing team to manage the overall advertising/sales promotion budgeting/KPI set up/activity pre and post audit

17. Internal Control – 15%

18. Provide independent, objective evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of China's risk management and governance processes

19. Drive on enhancement of Regulatory & Controls by working with Legal, commercial and operation team.

What You Bring to the Role (Job Qualifications / Education / Skills / Requirements / Capabilities)

• Majored in Finance, Accounting or economics
• At least 10 years+ in Finance area, with business partnering experience and expense management
• Skilled in Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Skilled in analytical tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Experience with internal control and business governance
• Skilled communication in English
• MBA/CPA/ACCA/AICPA/CMA is a plus.
• Workable English and Sophistication in ERP system.
• Fluent English both verbal and writing.

Competencies Desired

• Positive, Cheerful, Sincere, Conscientious-careful
• Comply with the requirement of the Company
• Strong sense of finance integrity

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

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Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we're looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 1939