PR Singapore is part of Pernod Ricard APAC, which covers Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia and Philippines.
Job Summary:
Reporting to Associate Director FP&A of PR Singapore, the Assistant Manager, FP&A of PR Singapore Cluster will need to be a hands-on team player covering the operational monitoring of financial performances for P&L and B/S relying on a deep sense of analysis and a good understanding of the Company and the Group's Business challenges.
This role will be responsible for assisting in the financial decision-making process by providing relevant financial insights and analysis, contributing to the overall financial health of the company.
This role will be a key contributor to the on-going Transformation journey.
Key Responsibilities:
Mission 1: Production and submission of PR Singapore's Cluster monthly reporting (P&L / BS)
- Responsible for end-to-end monthly closing process.
- Ensuring compliance with procedures and Group accounting guidelines, deadlines and formats (data loaded in the Group reporting tool Polaris).
- Responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and consistency of financial information reported.
- Prepare management reports for PR Singapore's cluster performance to analyze variances against targets, from volumes down to Business Profit performance, with channel/product granularity, etc.
Mission 2: Managing the preparation and submission of PR Singapore's Cluster monthly/quarterly Rolling Forecasts and Strategic Plan
- Develop modelling solutions to support the planning processes.
- Preparing financial performance forecast based on information collected from marketing teams and information provided by brand companies in accordance with the Group's instructions.
- Challenging forecasts provided by sales and marketing teams.
- Analyzing gaps between forecasts and comparable data available (previous year/budget, as relevant) and preparing comments for Singapore's management.
- Coordinating the preparation of the slide deck to be presented to APAC CODI during business reviews meetings + in charge of the finance part preparation.
Mission 3: Transversal Business Partnering
- Advising and assisting PR Singapore's cluster management, commercial and marketing teams in their day-to-day business requirements.
- Challenging and controlling data (monthly reporting, rolling forecasts and Strategic Plan processes).
- Monitoring the company's actual spending vs monthly reporting, rolling forecasts and Strategic Plan processes.
- Monitoring the company's actual quarterly cashflow, rolling forecasts and Strategic Plan processes.
- Providing ongoing support to PRS business analysis teams in relation to monthly reporting procedures & Polaris, as well as rolling forecasts and Strategic Plan processes
- Be proactive in terms of improvement of financial processes and existing analysis regarding the activity and the performance of PR Singapore.
- Active involvement in business projects as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Degree holder with formal business qualifications or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience
- Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Strong knowledge in Office suites (Excel, Powerpoint and PBI)
- Knowledge of Business Analysis techniques and methods
- Familiarity with JD Edwards and management reporting tools (ORACLE, etc)
- Excellent command of English language (verbal and written)
Skills to be successful for this role:
- Strong organization skills, ability to manage and organize effectively & on time
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (with the ability to speak and present to a range of audiences)
- Active listening capability, that promotes building good relations and creates a trustful climate
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to motivate others and lead change
- Strong interest in business, business analysis and business development
- Strong analytical skills & ability to restitute clearly on sophisticated ideas
- Accuracy / Business Oriented Analysis and informed/evidence-based approach
- Ability to work independently and be a team player
- Enthusiasm, sense of curiosity, positive attitude to change
