Business Planning Assistant Manager

Valiram (Retail); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiram in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Business Planning Manager to lead monthly P&L analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial governance across Business Units. You will partner with senior leaders to align plans with targets, prepare management reports, and coordinate annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

This role offers exposure to a fast-growing regional luxury retail portfolio, requiring strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyse P&L performance against budget, forecast and prior year, identify variances and provide insights.
• Monitor KPIs including sales, margin and operating expenses, with management commentary.
• Coordinate annual budget and quarterly forecast with Business Unit leaders.
• Prepare month-end journals and reconcile results for accuracy and completeness.
• Produce timely management reports and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

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 provide financial insights and management commentary on Business Unit performance and corporate expenditures.

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.

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Wholesale Businesses 1,001-5,000 employees

Valiram was established in 1935 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, originally specialising in the textile trade. Today, Valiram is Southeast Asia’s leading luxury goods and 360° retail specialist with presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau and New Zealand. Operating more than 380 stores, a number which continues to grow, the group represents international brands across various categories, from fashion and accessories, timepieces and jewellery, perfume and cosmetics to confectionery and dining concepts. Its portfolio comprises internationally renowned brands such as Michael Kors, Tumi, Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret, as well as original and innovative retail concepts including Luxury Fashion, Swiss Watch Gallery, The Flying Emporium and Vie Beaute.

Creating world-class retail environments that offer compelling and luxurious shopping experiences is Valiram's hallmark, and it will continue to bring the most desirable international brands and cutting-edge concepts to the region. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Discover more at valiram.com or join in the conversation on Facebook and Instagram: #Valiram.

Valiram was established in 1935 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, originally specialising in the textile trade. Today, Valiram is Southeast Asia’s leading luxury goods and 360° retail specialist with presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau and New Zealand. Operating more than 380 stores, a number which continues to grow, the group represents international brands across various categories, from fashion and accessories, timepieces and jewellery, perfume and cosmetics to confectionery and dining concepts. Its portfolio comprises internationally renowned brands such as Michael Kors, Tumi, Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret, as well as original and innovative retail concepts including Luxury Fashion, Swiss Watch Gallery, The Flying Emporium and Vie Beaute.

Creating world-class retail environments that offer compelling and luxurious shopping experiences is Valiram's hallmark, and it will continue to bring the most desirable international brands and cutting-edge concepts to the region. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Discover more at valiram.com or join in the conversation on Facebook and Instagram: #Valiram.

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