Financial Manager

Work location: Can Tho city, Viet Nam

1. Corporate Financial Planning & Strategic Forecasting

·       Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning.

·       Develop and maintain driver-based financial forecasting models covering Revenue, Gross Profit, Operating Expenses (OPEX), Cash Flow, and EBITDA.

·       Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate business risks and strategic opportunities.

·       Prepare financial feasibility studies and investment analyses for new store openings, relocations, capital expenditures, and other strategic initiatives.

·       Monitor budget utilization and recommend corrective actions to ensure financial targets are achieved.

3. Management Accounting & Business Performance Analysis

·       Develop and manage monthly management reports highlighting business performance, financial trends, and key operational drivers.

·       Prepare and analyze Profit & Loss statements by store, region, business unit, and product category.

·       Perform detailed variance analysis on revenue, gross margin, pricing, sales volume, product mix, inventory shrinkage, stock aging, operating expenses, and labor costs.

·       Monitor key financial and commercial KPIs including gross margin, promotion ROI, inventory turnover, working capital, labor productivity, and SKU profitability.

·       Identify business risks and improvement opportunities through financial and operational performance analysis.

3. Executive Decision Support & Business Partnering

·       Prepare and present monthly FP&A reports, financial dashboards, and executive performance packs for the CFO, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team.

·       Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Category Management, HR, and Accounting teams to improve business performance and profitability.

·       Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning, pricing decisions, cost optimization, and commercial initiatives.

·       Establish financial KPIs and performance dashboards to support data-driven management decisions.

·       Ensure consistency, transparency, and integrity of financial data across all business functions.

·       Lead continuous improvements in financial reporting processes through automation, Business Intelligence (BI), and data analytics solutions.

·       Analyze the financial impact of initiatives and operational decisions across all business functions, providing recommendations to support effective decision-making.

·       Translate financial data into meaningful business insights and strategic recommendations for the CFO and Executive Leadership Team

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CFA is an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Management Accounting, or Corporate Finance, with proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business performance analysis.
• Industry Experience: Experience in retail, pharmaceutical, FMCG, or multi-site business operations is highly preferred, particularly in managing store-level financial performance and profitability.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, and financial analysis.
  • Proven ability to develop financial models, conduct scenario analysis, and evaluate investment feasibility.
  • Strong understanding of P&L management, cash flow, working capital, cost optimization, and financial KPIs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. Experience with ERP systems, Power BI, or other Business Intelligence tools is an advantage.
• Leadership & Business Partnering:
  • Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide financial insights to support strategic business decisions.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior management.
• Language Requirements:
  • Open to both Vietnamese and Korean candidates.
  • Fluent Vietnamese proficiency is mandatory, including strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with local teams and stakeholders.
  • Korean and/or English proficiency is an advantage, particularly for communication with regional or international stakeholders.