Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Manager

Position

The Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Manager plays an important role in the South Asia Region and supports the business in all aspects: monthly finance and management reporting, budget, forecasting, ad-hoc finance analysis.

Job responsibilities

1. Be involved in the financial planning process including budget/forecasting and month-end closing.
2. Month-end closing: work with the markets' local Finance Team so they report the financial data with precision, accuracy, and in a timely manner. This covers the full set of financial statements.
3. Prepare analysis and presentations with the objective to highlight opportunities or risks for management decision-making.
4. Support the Open to Buy process (OTB) by partnering with Sales Planning & Merchandising teams and keeping track of the performance to manage the inventory effectively.
5. Review and assist with investment proposals (SOP) and the subsequent assessment of the effectiveness of investments. Coordinate with Paris to validate the SOP according to SOP procedures.
6. Be a key contributor and co-lead the controlling function in the Region, providing analysis and recommendations to achieve the results committed at Regional Level.
7. Identify areas for improvement/opportunities for synergies and better efficiency in terms of costs.
8. Ensure consistent reporting and accounting practices across the different markets, playing a key role in training and developing the local finance teams.
9. Work with markets on compliance topics: regulatory, tax, audit, and reporting requirements.
10. Be an enabler and enhance a culture of sharing, transparency, and business partnering among the finance community at market and regional level.
    
    

Profile

► Education & Professional Qualifications

1. Qualifications in Finance / Accounting or MBA holders
   
   

► Work Experience

1. Minimum 5-7 years of work experience in multinational companies.
2. Relevant experience in Retail / FMCG industry will be an added advantage.
   
   

► Skills & Qualities

1. Strong business acumen, and able to translate numbers into actions and follow through with business owners.
2. Strong communication skills and able to work in a multi-tasking environment.
3. Possess a can-do attitude with strong commitment.