Job Description

:LUXASIA is the leading and largest beauty omnichannel brand-builder of Asia Pacific. Since 1986, it has successfully enabled market entry and brand growth for more than 100 luxury beauty brands, the likes of Albion, Aveda, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Creed, Diptyque, Hermes, La Prairie, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Montblanc, Paco Rabanne, Salvatore Ferragamo, and SK-II. LUXASIA has established Joint Ventures with the likes of LVMH Group, Revlon (for Elizabeth Arden), Puig, Shiseido, and Orveon (for Laura Mercier). The Group\'s integrated brand-building capabilities include luxury retail, online commerce, consumer marketing & analytics, and supply chain management. LUXASIA is powered by a diverse and dynamic #OneTeam of 2700 talents across a growing footprint of 15 markets.Why Join Us?At LUXASIA, we believe there is beauty within every talent - that is you.We grow you by building your competencies and unleashing your potential. We have curated a vast portfolio of over 100 luxury brands across Asia Pacific, and growing. Your work will enrich the lives of millions of consumers across the region. With us, you get to be an entrepreneur, running the business like it is your very own. We give you the autonomy but not without guidance and genuine care. We are a diverse and inclusive team that is courageously innovative. Together as #OneTeam, we celebrate differences, embrace change, explore new ideas, take risks, fail fast, and drive results. While challenges at work are inevitable, the journey promises to be fulfilling.With LUXASIA, an exciting career filled with robust professional growth awaits you. Isn\'t that beautiful?Position Purpose:Reporting to the Group Head of FP&A, the Senior Finance Analyst will partner with the Business Unit Managers and support groups to provide the necessary guidelines, strategies, plans, processes and controls in the region and divisional brand P&Ls.Responsibilities:A. Budgeting/Forecasting & Variance Analysis

• Analyze revenue, profitability by brand/customer/channel/market with quality commentary
• Provide analytical support to cross-functional initiatives and ad hoc projects and cashflow forecast
• Systematic variance analysis with quality commentary/business insight to support business objectives

B. Financial Reporting

• Responsible for overall accuracy in P&L reporting during month end closing; including preparation of journals; working closely with Shared Services Team; review with Senior Business Controller
• Prepare monthly management reports & review results with management
• Lead the actualization and analysis of monthly P&L, KPI, present divisional brand P&L and highlights with recommended action plans as required
• Liaising with the local accounting team (SSC environment) to ensure the integrity, accuracy of the accounting records, as well as in compliance with general accounting principles

C. Business Partnering

• Serves as the primary finance business partner and controller to support business operations by partnering with business teams to meet corporate objectives and decision support
• Preparation of Cashflow actuals and projection to Group

D. Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements including audit, tax, corporate secretarial preparation/enquiries etc.
• Manage and liaison with the external auditor, tax consultants, corporate secretary, banks and other external parties
• Ensure robust process and adequate internal controls are in place

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years post-qualification experience in Finance and Controlling, preferred to have some regional exposure but not required
• FMCG industry experience highly desired, but not required
• Commercially minded, pragmatic in approach with high attention to detail
• Creative and innovative attitude, always looking for new ways to improve current activities
• Highly organised self-starter with the ability to prioritise
• Multi-tasker able to achieve deadlines
• A team player able to work with multiple teams
• Strong influencing skills - ability to lead and build relationship with stakeholders
• Able to recognise senior stakeholders\' priorities and understand the optimal way of presenting information

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