Business Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

. Be a best in-class finance business partner providing timely and thorough analysis, advice and decision making support to the Brands and maximize return on all investments and assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and Drive Financial Excellence

. Lead and prepare the monthly rolling financial estimate for the Brand(s).

. Discuss and review monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) estimates and sales commentaries with Brand Managers and ensure timely and accurate reporting.

. Align financial estimate with Demand/Supply plans.

. Track and review with Brands actual monthly Net/Retail Sales and P&L performance.

. Be able to articulate clearly the Brands top-line as well as financial performance to senior management.

. Highlight over or under spending areas for prompt follow up by Brand Managers.

. Play an innovative and active role in providing financial advice and assistance to brands on their business issues.

. Preparation of the annual Budget from Net/Retail Sales and full P&L statement (i.e. Gross Sales to Net Operating Profit).

. Perform Quarterly Profitability studies on Category/Channel/Retailer segments.

. Initiate and lead a 3-Year Strategic planning exercise for the Brand(s).

. Perform competitor watch and market trending so as to highlight risk and opportunities in store ranking and market share.

. Manage the Retailers review presentation preparation and work with brands to develop their store targets.

. Lead and prepare Capital Expenditure Requests for new store/counter construction, channel/partner penetration and special projects. And to conduct Post-Mortem after implementation.

. Evaluate the profitability of marketing campaigns/events and product launches.

. Financial assessment of business development opportunities.

. Lead and drive Brands estimate/plans during monthly Sales & Inventory Optimization reviews.

Lead and Drive Operational Effectiveness

. Identify the business financial reporting needs and design a robust process/system to provide relevant business information on a timely basis.

. Standardization of sales reporting and analysis.

. Review and enhance business and financial processes where necessary.

. Constantly seek to value-add to current processes and information systems.

Others

. Ability to communicate financial perspective on business issues to brands in their language.

. Maintain a good knowledge of the business environment so as to be able to provide an independent evaluation of brands financial forecast and assessment of financial risk or opportunities.

. Must be comfortable working with ambiguity.

QUALIFICATION:

. Degree in Accountancy, preferably with a certified CPA.

. 6 years of relevant experience with background in accounting & audit and financial analysis experience in an MNC.

. Hands-on experience in Hyperion, SAP, Business Objects/Warehouse and Cognos an advantage.

. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

. Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

. Be equally effective working with high volume of details as well as providing high level summaries.

. Ability to engage and manage relationships across all levels of stakeholders (from floor to senior management).

. Ability to work in a matrix environment and perform under pressure.