Finance Specialist (CA)

Role & Responsibilities

Job Purpose:

This is a strategic business finance role based in the head office. As part of the team, responsibility would be to drive insightful analysis for the business, P&L control, managing budgeting and forecasting cycle and support management in taking strategic business decisions.

Job Accountabilities:

1. Responsible for financial planning & analysis, and reporting by consolidating and interpreting reports detailing actual versus budget and forecasted results, including clear and concise variance explanations of all P&L line items.
2. Timely analysis and reporting of financial performance, highlighting exceptions, provide recommendations for cost reductions and profit improvement.
3. Co-ordinate monthly book closing activities with Territories and Corporate, ensuring Provisions booking/reversals, right booking of costs, capex capitalization, margin control, etc.
4. In-depth analysis of P&L line items & highlighting risks and opportunities to assist management in evaluating the impact on business.
5. Play a crucial role in the company’s annual budgeting exercise in coordination with various stakeholders.
6. Initiate and implement improvements and automations in business processes.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• CA, with 2-4 years of experience. Retail industry experience would be a preferred add-on.
• Experienced in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A). Sharp analytical mindset, flair for number crunching, and bringing out insights rather than just reporting numbers.
• Strong ownership for work, highly motivated to drive initiatives, positive attitude, and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills (knowledge of Power BI or Tableau will be a preferred add-on).
• Strong communication skills (fluency in English is a must because of a multi-cultural environment).

Perks and Benefits