Job Description

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan, budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
• Develop driver-based financial models covering revenue, gross profit, OPEX, cash flow, and EBITDA.
• Conduct scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, feasibility studies, and investment analysis for new stores, relocations, CAPEX, and strategic initiatives.

Management Reporting & Business Performance Analysis

• Prepare monthly management reports, P&L analysis, financial dashboards, and executive performance packs.
• Analyze business performance by store, region, business unit, and product category.
• Monitor key financial and commercial KPIs, including gross margin, promotion ROI, inventory turnover, working capital, labor productivity, and SKU profitability.

Executive Decision Support & Business Partnering

• Partner with CFO, CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Operations, Supply Chain, Category Management, HR, and Accounting teams to support business decisions.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations on pricing, cost optimization, commercial initiatives, and profitability improvement.
• Improve financial reporting processes through automation, BI, data analytics, and performance dashboard development.

Job Requirement

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA, CMA, CFA, or MBA is preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in Corporate Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Management Accounting; experience in Retail, Distribution, Pharmacy Chain, FMCG, or multi-site businesses is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of FP&A, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial performance management, and business performance analysis.
• Advanced financial modeling skills using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including Power Query, PivotTables, advanced formulas, and scenario modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI, SQL, data visualization tools, and BI-driven reporting is preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, problem-solving, strategic planning, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

Language / Other Requirements

• English proficiency is a strong asset.
• Ability to work closely with CFO, CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and cross-functional departments.
• Experience evaluating investment projects, new store openings, and business expansion initiatives is an advantage.

Personality & Attitude

• Strategic, analytical, and business-oriented mindset.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong financial discipline and integrity.
• Proactive, results-driven, professional, confidential, and accountable.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and continuously improve business performance through data and technology.