Assistant Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (Commercial)
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The Assistant Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (Commercial) is responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis, costing & internal control processes. This role involves collaborating with various departments to deliver actionable insights that facilitate strategic decision-making, enhance financial performance, and ensure alignment with organizational/business goals.
Working Location: Vinda SEA HQ (Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang, next to Setia Alam)
You will play an essential role to:
1)Financial Planning
- Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, aligning with organizational goals.
- Prepare long-term financial forecasts to support strategic planning.
- Collaborate with commercial team and commercials heads to gather budget inputs updates.
2)Financial Analysis & Measurement
- Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Perform financial analysis/modelling to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
- Support the calculation of feasibility studies for commercial initiatives, including marketing and sales promotions, pricing reviews, new products/product upgrades, and transportation models (impact on logistics costs).
- Collaborate with the commercial team on post-event evaluations to assess promotion efficiency and profitability.
- Continuously seek improvements in business processes to enhance promotion effectiveness and maximize profitability.
3)Reporting
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to management and stakeholders.
- Ensure rebate and A&P accruals settlements and review pricing strategies with commercial team and commercial heads.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor financial health and operational efficiency.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial performance to all stakeholders.
4)Collaboration
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and incorporate insights into financial models.
- Provide financial support and guidance to business units for strategic decision-making.
- Foster a culture of financial accountability across the organization.
5)Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements.
- Adopt best practices in financial modeling and analysis.
- Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory changes impacting financial position of organization.
- Implement management reporting guidelines, instructions, and content according to group reporting guidelines, policies, and standards.
6)Internal controls
- Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of its financial records.
7)Ad hoc projects and initiatives
- Support various projects and M&A activities, providing follow-up and financial insights.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
- Degree in Accounting/Finance or any relevant discipline
- At least 5 years working experience in FMCG, MNC or any similar industries
- Independent Decision-Making: Ability to handle high-pressure situations and make critical decisions autonomously
- Excel Proficiency: Proficient in Excel for financial modeling and data analysis, with experience in data analytics tools for financial insights
- Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
- Business partnering experience is preferred
- Experience in Oracle/SAP systems are preferred
- Experience of working with multi-cultural teams across APAC
- Professional certification in ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW / CPA
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