Business Manager - Publishing Ops & Strategy Lead

HKU Careers; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 480.000 - 600.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Staff retirement plan

Resumo da vaga

Hong Kong University Press (HKU Press) is seeking an Administrative Assistant II/Executive Officer (Business Manager) to lead the Press's business operations, delivering timely analyses of sales trends, managing distributor relationships, and driving efficiency across systems and processes.

The role reports to the Publisher and offers a two-year fixed-term contract with gratuity and retirement benefits totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with renewal subject to funding and performance.

Qualificações

• Degree holder in Business Administration, Finance, Publishing, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' supervisory experience in publishing, bookselling, distribution, business operations, accounting, auditing, banking or related fields.
• Experience managing distributor and business partner relationships, preferably in international markets.
• Experience in sales reporting, business operations, customer account management, financial analysis, or inventory management.
• Self-motivated team player, able to work independently and meet tight schedules.
• Excellent command of English, Cantonese and Putonghua.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Oracle Financials is a plus. Hands-on with MS Business Central, Shopify POS, Stison, or similar systems is highly desirable.
• Those with lower qualifications and/or less experience may be considered for appointment as Executive Officer.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor Accounts Receivable and outstanding payments to minimise credit risk and reduce bad debts; deliver monthly and annual financial closings, and prepare sales reports and forecasts, global performance analyses.
• Oversee and optimise all the Press's business systems, policies, and integrations (including sales, inventory and royalties, POS, and metadata exports) to drive operational efficiency and improve reporting.
• Join management team for budgeting and strategic planning, and assist in evaluating new business opportunities, partnerships, and service initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with HKU Finance, as well as internal departments, financial institutions, and external stakeholders. Coordinate with local and overseas distributors, booksellers, and business partners on operational matters and commission sharing.
• Manage inventory planning, stock rationalisation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Supervisory experience

Inventory management

Financial analysis

Sales reporting

Distributor relationships

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Oracle Financials

MS Business Central

Formação

Business/Finance/Publishing degree

Ferramentas

Shopify POS

Stison

Oracle Financials

Descrição da vaga

Hong Kong University Press (HKU Press) is seeking an Administrative Assistant II/Executive Officer (Business Manager) to lead the Press's business operations, delivering timely analyses of sales trends, managing distributor relationships, and driving efficiency across systems and processes.

The role reports to the Publisher and offers a two-year fixed-term contract with gratuity and retirement benefits totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with renewal subject to funding and performance.