Regional Senior Commercial Manager

リーチェクスト株式会社; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Senior Commercial Manager to drive business expansion in Southeast Asia. This pivotal role involves overseeing back-office functions and financial operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, coupled with strong leadership and analytical skills. You will lead a dynamic team, manage budgets, and conduct performance analysis, all while fostering communication across departments. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about retail, especially in fashion or cosmetics, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in FP&A with 3+ years in team management.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise back-office functions and manage financial activities.
• Conduct variance analysis and support strategic planning.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Team Management

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Retail Experience

Japanese Language Skills

Job description

About the job: Regional Senior Commercial Manager

The Regional Senior Commercial Manager will play a key role in expanding our business in SEA by overseeing strategic and operational aspects of the company's back-office functions and financial activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and direct all back-office functions, including FP&A, HRGA, Legal, and IT.
2. Lead strategic planning, implementation, and management of finance activities such as budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and governance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage back-office teams and provide leadership aligned with company goals.
• Oversee financial planning and analysis, including annual budgeting, sales revenue, inventory, COGS, expenses, and profit & loss management.
• Monitor business performance through data analysis and reporting, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
• Coordinate monthly closing processes and prepare management reports for decision-making.
• Conduct variance analysis and collaborate with managers to address deviations.
• Manage internal planning calendars, including budgets and forecasts, and support strategic planning processes.
• Maintain communication across functions to drive strategy and achieve targets.
• Perform forecasting, gap analysis, and manage inventory and store financials.
• Handle internal audits, risk management, and compliance tasks.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years in FP&A and 3 years in team management.
• Experience managing back-office functions is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and needs.
• Proficiency in English; Japanese language skills are a plus.
• Experience in retail, especially fashion or cosmetics, is preferred.