About the Role
To ensure accurate period closure and reporting of financial results. To manage the planning, budgeting, forecasting & reporting processes at business unit level.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that budget targets and guidelines are cascaded to the assigned Business Unit/s (BU).
- Work with (BU) leadership teams in the preparation of plans/budgets/forecasts and ensure alignment with management expectations; finalize the presentation packs by providing additional business insights and commentary.
- Identify & review funding requirements for endorsement to RA Cluster Controller and BU heads.
- Track business performance vs plans/budgets/forecasts (including working capital management), analyze and draw insights from reports and market related benchmark data.
- Support BU to make timely, strategically aligned and value maximizing decisions through multi-dimensional analysis within relevant financial and operational business scenarios (opening/closing of stores, capex, new channels/products, and others).
- Work with Tax teams to ensure tax position for revenue and spend is optimized, and risks minimized.
- Facilitate communication of and monitor compliance to Finance and Accounting policies and procedures across the BU/s.
Qualifications
- Solid business and finance acumen.
- Strong communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- High degree of multi-tasking and time management capability.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accountancy or any business-related course, CPA, CFA, CMA, CIMA an advantage.
- With at least 3 years working experience in retail or related field.
