Job description
Job Description Responsibilities:
- Finance Planning and Forecasting:
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasts, ensure alignment with strategic objectives and operational goals.
- Develop financial models to support business planning and scenarios.
- Analyze budget vs. actual performance and identify key variances.
- Business Performance Management
- Deliver monthly financial performance analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin, Opex, Contribution Margin…)
- Provide actionable insights on product profitability, customer/channel performance, and cost drivers.
- Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Track KPIs and business drivers to support performance management.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision making.
- Business Partnering:
- Act as a trusted advisor, collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their financial needs and provide relevant insights.
- Identify and understand business challenges; propose and create solutions.
- Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Cost Control and Efficiency:
- Monitor and optimize operating expenses, marketing expenses, and other costs.
- Identify opportunities for margin improvement and cost savings initiatives.
- Drive accountability across departments for financial targets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, or a similar role.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting and analytical skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications (SAP).
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.