Business Analyst

Topserve Service Solutions, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service solutions company in the Philippines is seeking a Finance AFF Support role. You will plan, analyze, and report on financial performance and work closely with budget activities and month-end closures. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Finance or Accountancy with 3-5 years of FP&A experience, strong SAP and Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience with a background in FP&A.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic business environment.
• Hands-on experience in SAP and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budget and monthly estimates for assigned brands.
• Collaborate with regional demand planning teams.
• Prepare month-end reporting and monitor closing activities.
• Collaborate with regional demand planning teams to validate net sales and forecast reconciliations.
• Evaluate brands' financial forecasts and assess risks/opportunities; support month-end closing and budgeting.
• Ensure month-end activities, mainly accruals, are properly managed.
• Monitor month-end closing activities.
• Prepare NS estimate landing.
• Prepare month-end reports for the PH Affiliate and regional bodies.
• Collaborate with Shared Service teams and external firms on accounting matters.
• As assigned by the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Hands-on SAP experience

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Degree in Finance/Accountancy or ACCA/CIMA/CMA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Supports Finance AFF lead, Affiliate Brands to achieve key goals in sales, cost of goods, operating expenses, NOP, balance sheet items financial discipline and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Planning, analysis & reporting
• Participate & support in the annual budget and monthly estimates process for assigned brands
• Review and perform productivity, COGS, category mix, A&P analysis, and other key performance metrics to maximize affiliate brands’ performance.
• Collaborate with regional demand planning teams and affiliates to validate net sales and forecast reconciliations.
• Good knowledge of the business environment and able to provide an independent evaluation of brands financial forecast, and assessment of financial risk or opportunities. Month-end closing, latest estimates, budget activities & Others
• Review and ensure month end activities (mainly accruals) for brands are managed
• Monitor month-end closing activities
• Prepare NS estimate landing
• Prepare Month-end Reporting to PH Affiliate and Region
• Work closely with Cluster Shared Service team/GenPact/local accounting firm on any accounting related matters, if needed
• As assigned/required by business

Requirements

• Degree holder in Finance/Accountancy or professional qualifications (ACCA/CIMA/CMA).
• 3-5 years of relevant experience with background in FP&A.
• Hands-on experience in SAP and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and respond well in a dynamic business environment