Finance Business Partner Assistant Manager

Mô tả Công việc

ROLES:

A finance business partner (FBP) is a strategic finance professional who works closely with business units to help them make informed business decisions. FBPs provide insights and analysis that help businesses understand their financial situations, identify opportunities and risks, and make sound decisions about allocating funds.

The role of FBPs can have a vast scope, as they're often strategic advisors who provide firm-wide support regarding all aspects of the business. These professionals typically have a deep understanding of the organization's financial overview and can think creatively to find solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial indicators of business activities

· Manage financial indicators of revenue, gross profit, opex, capex, EBT and other financial indicators (such as inventory, clearance,…) to ensure achievement of targets according to the approved budget by IPPG for each Group Brand

· Manage and control operating costs effectively and comply with the approved budget, as well as ensure that items not within the approved budget are properly approved.

2. Purchasing and commercial activities

· Coordinate with GBD to ensure optimal purchasing budgets (OTB) based on set sale forecast plan, along with inventory control, % Sell through (%ST), %Gross Margin (%GM), %Markdown (%MD)...

· Besides that, ensure the purchase is within the approved budget.

· Ensure retail price and %GM:

o Ensure the pricing strategy closely follows the market at each time and has appropriate adjustments at each time according to the market situation

o Control %GM when actual goods received compared to at estimated time

· Control landed cost structure when goods are actually imported or make adjustments to ensure the %GM (if any)

· Evaluate promotion programs to optimize sales activities as well as other financial indicators of the brand such as inventory, clearance,... Double-check the detailed conditions of the promotion program to avoid errors/risks before event takes place

3. Management report

· Perform and continuously improve in management report which provide insights and analysis about Sales/ MG/ Opex/ EBT/ Inventory/ OTB and other financial indicators, from store to brand

· Information is provided accurately and clearly, ensuring professional presentation

· Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement

4. Investment projects

· Implement Financial Model according to assigned Group Brand, including projects: opening/ closing/ renovattion/ relocation,…brand/ store. Financial Model is implemented with input data and assumptions that closely follow reality, market, orientation, strategy,...

· Re-evaluate the Financial Model periodically quarterly/yearly

5. Budget and reforecast

· Coordinate between Group Brand, Budget Owner and FP&A team to build annual business plans according to the company's strategy

· Every quarter, FBPs coordinates with FP&A team, GBD and budget owners to update actual business results and reforecast the business plan.

6. Maintain Sales & COGS, Inventory data in query

· Monthly maintain query of Sales & COGS, Inventory data from different systems Oracles LS. Correct query if any issues araise.

7. Other requirements as directed by HOD

Yêu Cầu Công Việc

·       Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or professional qualification (e.g., CFA, CMA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA,…) preferred

·       5 years of experience; with 2 years at the same level/role

·       Fluent in English

·       Having experience in Retail/FMCG is preferred

·       Ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience

·       Strong organizational and multitasking skills

·       Good communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

·       Detail-oriented, strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

·       Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications; other skills like Power Query, and Power BI are preferred