head of controlling

Job Description

World leading Consumer Company

Responsibilities:

- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and ledger structure

- Responsible for Financial Budgeting and Planning - Monthly, quarterly and annual financial analysis of actual result versus budget targets and prior year during closing

- Monthly management reporting package for local management, and brand headquarters, including focus on retail KPIs, sales and margin analysis

- Cost analysis (benchmarking, budgetary control, cost sharing)

- Controlling and monitoring of financial reporting to ensure adherence to group guidelines

- Support in preparation for Investment plan for new store (including follow up with HQ)

- Support in Comparison and analysis for commercial terms of new projects

- Support on review for seasonal buy of merchandise with Merchandising department

- Prepare presentations and reports on various projects (inventory turn, e-commerce, etc.)

- Analyze and monitor logistics flow costs to identify issues and opportunities

- Financial analysis and response to queries as required to local management, and brands headquarters

- Collaborates with the Department heads and store managers to support overall department goals and objectives.

- Provide training in financial matters to new and existing staff as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Education

- at least 12 year's working experience in the financial analysis and planning area

- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

- Experience in retail business will be an advantage

- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking

- Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting