Omya

Global producer and distributor of minerals

Global Head of Plan-2-steer

Corporate Finance & FP&AUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A university degree in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Economics, or another related field.
At least 10 years of relevant work experience in a related position with leadership responsibilities.
Proven experience managing global or multi-regional Plan-to-Steer, Controlling, or related process or functional departments.
Deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic planning cycles.
Expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards, local generally accepted accounting principles, planning, and forecasting.
Ability to manage cost center structures, overhead allocation, and margin analysis.
Strong grasp of emerging technologies, digital platforms, and data-driven decision-making.
Ability to challenge assumptions constructively, influence senior stakeholders' decisions, and navigate ambiguity.
Skill in navigating complex organizational structures and managing priorities.
Evidence-based problem-solving approach, with strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
Experience managing diverse teams and driving initiatives across multiple geographies.
Excellent organizational skills.
Creative and critical thinking skills.
Excellent command of spoken and written English.
Willingness to travel up to 10–15%.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the global operational strategy and roadmap for the OS&S Plan-to-Steer service line, aligning resources and technology investment with growth targets and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead and oversee Plan-to-Steer process operations within the global OS&S service line, ensuring timely, efficient, and high-quality service delivery across the organization and its business units.
Accompany the roll-in and transition of Plan-to-Steer services into OS&S.
Provide subject matter expertise and direction as the escalation point for Plan-to-Steer process-related matters.
Ensure process operations adhere to agreed service levels.
Work closely with Plan-to-Steer process owners to continuously improve operational processes and ways of working.
Ensure that all serviced activities adhere to regulatory requirements, including International Financial Reporting Standards, local generally accepted accounting principles, and the General Data Protection Regulation, as well as internal controls and corporate policies.
Implement effective OS&S Plan-to-Steer governance frameworks and control mechanisms with corporate counterparts to manage risk and ensure compliance, working with internal and external stakeholders including auditors and regulatory authorities.
Lead service-line teams and encourage collaboration and innovation through cross-process projects and hybrid team structures.
Set clear performance targets and accountability frameworks for service-line teams to ensure delivery excellence and capability building.
Contribute to and foster the company's culture and values among team members.
Ensure training and professional advancement opportunities for team members.
Work closely with the Executive Vice President of Omya Services & Solutions and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving executive alignment and stakeholder buy-in.
Collaborate and align in daily operations with Group Finance.

Desired Qualifications

Previous international deployment is a plus.
A good command of an additional spoken and written language.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Define and drive OS&S Plan-2-steer strategy

Develop and execute the global operational strategy and roadmap for the OS&S Plan-2-steer service line, aligning resources and technology investment with growth targets and continuous improvement initiatives.

Operational service excellence and performance

Lead and oversee the OS&S Plan-2-steer process operations within the global OS&S service line, ensuring timely, efficient, and high-quality service delivery to the broader Omya organization and across all business units.
Accompany the roll-in/ transition of Plan-2-steer services into the OS&S
Provide subject matter expertise and direction as the escalation point for Plan-2-steer process related matters
Ensure adherence of process operations to agreed service levels
Work closely together with the Plan-2-steer process owners to ensure continuous improvement of the operational process and ways of working

Compliance and risk management

Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., IFRS, local GAAP, GDPR), internal controls, and Omya corporate policies throughout all serviced activities.
Drive implementation of effective OS&S Plan-2-steer governance frameworks and control mechanisms in close alignment with Omya AG counterparts to manage risk and ensure compliance, working closely with key internal and external stakeholders including auditors, regulatory authorities.

Lead OS&S Plan-2-steer service line teams

Lead service line teams and encourage collaboration and innovation through (cross-)process projects and hybrid teams structures
Set clear performance targets and accountability frameworks for service line teams, ensuring delivery excellence and capability building.
Actively contribute to and foster Omya's culture and values among team members
Ensure training and professional advancement opportunities

Stakeholder management and communication

Work in close alignment with the Executive Vice president Omya Services & Solutions and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving executive alignment and stakeholder buy-in
Closely collaborate and align in daily operations with Omya Group Finance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

University Degree in Business Administration, Accounting & Finance, Economics or any other related field.

Experience

Min. 10 years of relevant working experience in a related position with leadership responsibilities. Previous international deployment is a plus

Knowledge and skills

'Proven experience managing global or multi-regional Plan-2-steer, Controlling or related process-/functional departments
Deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic planning cycles
Expertise in IFRS/local GAAP, Planning and Forecasting
Ability to manage cost center structures, overhead allocation, and margin analysis
Strong grasp of emerging technologies, digital platforms, and data-driven decision-making
Ability to challenge assumptions constructively, influence sr. stakeholders' decisions, and navigate ambiguity
Skilled in navigating complex organizational structures and managing priorities
Evidence-based approach to problem-solving, with strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
Experience managing diverse teams and driving initiatives across multiple geographies
Excellent organizational skills
Creative and critical thinking skills

Other requirements

Excellent command of both oral and written English are required
Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial
Willingness to travel up to 10-15%

About the Company

Omya

Global producer and distributor of minerals

Omya is a global producer and distributor of essential minerals such as calcium carbonate, dolomite, and perlite. It mines or sources minerals, processes them into products, and supplies industries as fillers, whiteners, or functional components, offering technical guidance to tailor solutions. The company combines a large, worldwide plant network with dedicated technical centers and local labs to provide hands-on support and R&D resources. Its goal is to create value for customers through reliable mineral solutions and long-term partnerships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40K
Headquarters: Oftringen, Switzerland
Founded: 1884

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