Commercial Finance Specialist

PT Metoo Beauty International; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods firm in Jakarta is seeking a Finance Specialist to develop a deep understanding of offline channel operations, track sales data, and analyze key financial metrics. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of finance experience in the FMCG industry and strong analytical skills. Competitive compensation is offered along with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years of finance experience, with at least 3 years in a Finance BP or managerial role.
• Familiarity with Indonesia’s offline channel operations.
• Experience in the FMCG industry or 2C consumer brands is required.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Proficiency in office software applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of Indonesia’s offline channel operations.
• Monitor variances between actual results and budget.
• Analyze changes in key metrics like sales volume and profitability.
• Assess the ROI of trade promotions and marketing activities.
• Ensure compliance with Indonesian regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related disciplines

Tools

Office software applications

Job description

Develop a deep understanding of Indonesia’s offline channel operations, including Modern Trade (MT), General Trade (GT), wholesale, and distributors. Accurately calculate and track sales data, and provide strategic recommendations to Sales and Marketing teams based on financial insights.

Monitor variances between actual results and budget; analyze changes in key metrics such as sales volume, pricing, expenses, and profitability, and drive corrective actions. Control channel spending and provide timely alerts from a financial perspective.

Review and assess the ROI (Return on Investment) and financial impact of trade promotions, rebates, display fees, and marketing activities.

Monitor distributor purchases, sell-out performance, and inventory levels to prevent overstocking and abnormal returns. Analyze channel pricing structures, discount policies, and their impact on gross margins.

Ensure that financial processes and promotional activities comply with Indonesian regulations and the company’s internal control policies.

Monitor and calculate offline channel pricing systems and profit-sharing mechanisms to ensure that promotional strategies remain reasonable and controllable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related disciplines, with experience in the FMCG industry or 2C consumer brands.
• Minimum 5 years of finance experience, including at least 3 years in a Finance BP or managerial role within the FMCG industry. Familiarity with Indonesia’s offline channel operations (MT/GT/distribution) is required; experience in local or multinational companies is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with excellent communication and teamwork abilities; adaptable to fast-changing environments.
• Proficiency in office software applications.
• Quick learner with a high sense of responsibility

Please note that the following questions are not part of the job description but seem to be application-related: What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Finance Specialist?