Business Planning Assistant Manager

Valiram; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiram in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance FP&A Analyst to deliver monthly performance analysis, monitor P&L, margins and operating expenses, and provide insights to business units.

You will coordinate budgeting and forecasting, reconcile figures, support senior management with ad-hoc analyses, and partner with business leaders to drive financial governance.

Applicants should be detail-oriented, proficient in financial modelling, and able to communicate with stakeholders across functions.

Responsibilities

• A. Monthly Reporting & Performance Analysis: Analyse P&L performance against budget, forecast and prior year, identify variances and provide insights.
• Monitor KPIs including sales, margin and operating expenses and escalate deviations to stakeholders.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries and adjustments for accurate results.
• Reconcile monthly P&L with Accounts submissions and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and distribute timely management reports within deadlines.
• B. Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinate annual budget and quarterly forecast processes for Business Units.
• Partner with Business Leaders to align plans, assumptions and targets.
• Review budget submissions for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Analyse forecast performance versus budget and prior forecasts, identify trends.
• C. Business Partnering & Other Responsibilities: Provide financial guidance with governance and controls.
• Handle ad-hoc requests from Senior Management.
• Support other planning activities and projects as required.

Job description

Valiram was established in 1935 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, originally specializing in the textile trade. Today, Valiram is Southeast Asia's leading luxury goods and 360° retail specialist with presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Operating more than 500 stores, a number which continues to grow, the group represents in excess of 200 brands across various categories, from fashion and accessories, timepieces and jewelry, perfume and cosmetics to confectionery and dining concepts.

Learn more about us at www.valiram.com

• Beauty (Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Rituals, Molton Brown)
• Fashion (Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Tory Burch, Chloe, MLB Korea, Giuseppe Zanotti, Charles & Keith, Pedro etc)
• Accessories (Swarovski, Mont Blanc)
• Travel Retail (Hermes, Bvlgari, The Flying Emporium, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Beaute Love, Ion Gizmos, Candy Party, Wear + When, Tumi)

Key Responsibilities

A. Monthly Reporting & Performance Analysis

· Analyse P&L performance against budget, forecast and prior year, identify material variances and trends, and provide financial insights and management commentary on Business Unit performance and corporate expenditures.

· Monitor key KPIs, including sales, margin and operating expenses, and Escalate material deviations, unresolved issues and financial risks to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.

· Prepare and post month-end journal entries and adjustments to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial results.

· Reconcile monthly P&L results against Accounts submissions, investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.

· Prepare and distribute accurate and timely management reports, ensuring all reporting deliverables are completed within agreed deadlines.

B. Budgeting & Forecasting

· Coordinate the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes for Business Units, ensuring accurate, complete and timely submissions within agreed timelines.

· Partner with Business Leaders to align business plans, financial assumptions and performance targets.

· Review Business Unit budget and forecast submissions for accuracy, completeness and reasonableness of underlying assumptions.

· Analyse forecast performance against budget and prior forecasts, identify key trends and variances, and provide financial insights and management commentary.

C. Business Partnering & Other Responsibilities

· Partner with and support Business Units by providing financial guidance while maintaining appropriate financial controls and governance.

· Manage ad-hoc requests and assignments from Senior Management, ensuring timely and accurate delivery based on business priorities.

· Support other Business Planning activities, initiatives and projects as required.