HCM - Finance Senior Analyst

I.        JOB BRIEF:

A Commercial Senior Finance Analyst plays a critical role in driving business performance by delivering insightful financial analysis, ensuring accurate planning and reporting, and providing hands-on technical guidance to junior analysts, support and help with other tasks assigned by Senior Finance Manager and Finance Controller. The role requires mastery of core FP&A functions and the ability to train and coach new team members on technical and analytical skills.

II.      JOB RELATION:

1.    Direct superior: Financial Supervisor and Senior Finance Manager

2.    Direct reports: Senior Finance Manager

3.    Major internal communication: Commercial and other departments.

4.    Major external communications: N/A

III.     DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:

1.      Financial analysis and business partnering (55%):

-          Analyze financial reports related to revenue, costs, and profitability, comparing them with past performance, budget targets, and current market trends to provide insights and support business decisions.

-          Establish and set KPIs for the commercial team to drive performance, ensuring alignment with business goals.

-          Review current performance metrics, collaborate with the commercial head to identify actions, run scenarios, and provide recommendations to achieve KPIs.

-          Develop financial model and feasibility study to provide recommendations and advice for business projects

-          Calculate and manage the optimal buying plan to ensure healthy stock coverage each month while achieving KPIs.

-          Work closely with the sales team to define sales pricing and discount strategies, while supporting the standardization of pricing schemes.

-          Support commercial teams’ promotion scheme for special events, stimulate P&L and evaluate scheme performance

2.      Financial budgeting (15%)

-          Develop and manage the annual budget for the organization, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals and objectives

-          Identify and implement cost-saving measures and efficiencies to optimize the financial resources of the organization

-          Collaborate with department heads to plan, review and analyze departmental budgets, providing guidance and support in financial decision-making

3.      Technical excellence and Training (15%)

-          Act as the go-to expert on financial modeling, Excel-based automation, and business performance tools.

-          Develop and deliver onboarding programs for junior finance analysts, including training materials, templates, and hands-on coaching

-          Provide technical support and peer reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement in reporting and analysis practices

4.      Special projects and Other tasks assigned by direct supervisor/manager/Director (15%)

-        Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Auditing, Accounting, Economics, Business,…

-        Minimum of 1-3 years working experience in Finance, knowledge of the Retail market is preferable

-        Exhibits ability to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook

-        Good command in English

-        Strong analytical skills

-        Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions

-        Demonstrate the ability to think both analytically and creatively

-        Strong problem-solving skills

-        Communicates clearly and effectively

-        Manages time efficiently