Business Manager (Country Finance Lead)
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to SVIP Finance Director (Direct) and VN Country Manager (Matrix), the role has overall VN finance management responsibilities to partner with the Country Manager, Brand Managers, Shared service team (OneSource KL and VN Acclime teams) to achieve key goals in Net sales, cost of goods, operating expense, Net Operating Profit, fixed assets and working capital management.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Drive brand(s) strategic planning, annual budgeting and monthly estimate process.
• Review and perform productivity, COGS, category mix, A&P analysis, and other key performance metrics to maximize affiliate performance.
• Provide strategic analysis to the Regional management team and recommendations for improvements.
• Consolidate the overall brand results, ensure compliance of financial policies and coordinate amongst the regional Brand/SVIP Finance/APAC office and Affiliate management teams.
• Support the execution of business plans to deliver regional goals (eg, new brand launch, new channel)
• Collaborate closely with marketing, demand planning and supply chain planning functions at regional and affiliate levels, particularly in demand planning process to validate sales assumptions and forecast reconciliations. Provide analysis of saleable and promotional inventory levels at trade and in regional hub.
• Interface with regional brand/SVIP Finance/APAC/Affiliate Management to ensure effective communication and to facilitate the planning and control process.
• Prepare business presentation and/or business scenarios, whenever necessary
• Establish good knowledge of the business environment and able to provide an independent evaluation of brands financial forecast, and assessment of financial risk or opportunities.
• Work closely with Cluster Shared Service team/GenPact/local accounting firm on local statutory related matters
• Manage relationship with cluster accounting team, SVIP Finance and regional finance team.
In addition to the above, the Lead will also spend a significant amount of time to take up one or more of the following roles on top of financial planning and analysis activities:
• Lead Projects in one or more of the following areas: improve alignment in region financial discipline, cost saving initiatives, total consolidation/coordination across affiliates, productivity and systems and implementation of management accounting processes.
• Focus on strategic priorities that are critical to the business (E.g. FSS/FSF stores, Online, Omni-channel, Digital, Creative)
HIGH-TOUCH LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Thinks Strategically: Takes a broad view of the business, industry, and consumer environment to anticipate
and plan for the future. Identifies the focus and defines where to play, how to win and what capabilities and
management systems are required.
Aligns and Engages the Team in the Vision: Provides clarity to each team member on their role in achieving
the vision, strategy, and goals.
Embraces and Initiates Change: Distinguishes what to preserve and what to change. Has the courage to
initiate and lead the changes that drive success.
Develops Talent and Capabilities: Identifies and cultivates essential skills and attributes to maximize
individual contribution and engagement.
Energizes and Enables Others: Ignites passion and releases potential to drive success.
Builds Collaborative Relationships: Builds relationships based on trust and respect. Promotes the inclusion
of diverse knowledge, skills, and experiences to achieve results.
Demonstrates Learning Agility: Ability to anticipate change, face reality, draw conclusions, and swiftly
mobilize to adapt to changing needs and demands.
Drives Creativity and Innovation: Focuses on areas of highest potential. Creates newness or connects
knowledge in new ways to create the unexpected. Ensures that the creativity and innovation pipeline
are aligned to achieve strategy and goals.
Strives for Excellence in Execution: Proactively seeks ways to improve personal and organizational
effectiveness to meet current and future business needs. Learns equally from successes and failures.
Job requirements
Minimum Education level: University Degree in Finance / Accounting
Minimum Years of Experience: Minimum of 10 years working experience in finance, preferably in sales affiliate or retail industry
Required Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and Vietnamese
Licenses or Certifications: CPA or CIMA
Additional Job Specifications:
• Ability to operate well in a fast moving and ambiguous environment
• Demonstrate strong business acumen
• Proven track record in being a finance business partner to Country manager, Brands managers and functional heads; Keen and able to collaborate and communicate cross functionally with sales, marketing, shared services, demand planning and supply chain. Proven stakeholder management
• Good understanding of the annual budget and estimate processes.
• Possess excellent analytical skills and accuracy and solution-base thinking.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are necessary.
• Strong knowledge SAP, Oracle or OneStream Corporate Performance Management systems (CPM), Microsoft Business Intelligence
What We Can Offer
Bonus
Healthcare Plan
Paid Leave
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Job Information
19/08/2024
Manager
Accounting/Auditing > Financial Accounting
Finance Business Partnering, Finance, Business Finance, Corporate Finance
Beauty (Cosmetics) & Personal Care
English
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Job Locations
Royal Tower, 235 Đường Nguyễn Văn Cừ, Nguyễn Cư Trinh, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
Royal Tower, 235 Đường Nguyễn Văn Cừ, Nguyễn Cư Trinh, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
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