Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - South Asia

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for partnering with South Asia Sales business leaders for all aspects regarding financial planning and technology-driven analytical support for decision making.

Lets talk about Responsibilities

• Drive the budgeting and forecasting process for South Asia business
• Generate monthly P&Ls for all channels (B4B, D2C and consolidated), review variance analysis with business partners and drive SG&A efficiencies.
• Analytical support for strategic decisions and promotional offers, monitor performance and evaluate results.
• Financial modelling for new business initiatives including new pathways, product launches and M&A
• Development and preparation of management reports/presentations for Sales Heads and front-line managers.

Business Partnership

• Be a trusted business partner with the ability to challenge and influence sales leaderships decisions, while building business relationships.
• Able to initiate, influence and drive sales business strategic conversation; contribute in building B4B sales business models, D2C and e-commerce business offerings etc.
• Understand key business levers to support both off-line and on-line business initiatives, provide insights that drive decision and outcome. Understand channel conflict and able to navigate through appropriately.
• Work with Finance team to ensure month end closing and reporting adhere to compliance and regulatory requirements.

Systems

• Ensure the ERP and web platform systems fully support business processes and assist with the implementation of changes and improvements to these software systems.
• Use technology to monitor the key metrics and operations of all Sales channels.
• Continuously drive process improvement to translate business needs to operational steps and system processes.

Lets talk about Qualifications and Experience

• MBA from First Class B school or CA qualified
• Deep knowledge in B4B and D2C space, understand the key levers that drive both B4B and D2C business growth; Understand how to support business growth with analysis on customer behaviour and LTV..
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar FP&A role with good revenue reporting knowledge
• Proficient in data gathering from cloud through SQL, BI tools (E.g TM1, Cognos) and budgeting systems (E.g Anaplan).
• Experience in top ERP systems (Eg. Oracle) and data visualization (Tableau, Power BI, etc)
• Innovated, dynamic, mature, influential with high attention to detail, and ability to foster trust with all business functions.
• Prefer to have worked in a fast-paced, complex, global and dynamic environment
• Project and system implementation experience, exposure to M&A deals will be a bonus

Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.