Assistant Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparation, review and analysis of monthly management reports for reporting to leadership team & regional office for consolidation and performance management
• Preparation and review of monthly financial reporting decks and statements
• Involved in monthly business forecast preparation at both revenue & cost line items and target setting for various segments in alignment with different departments
• Responsible for monitoring and tracking the functional revenue and expense trend of the brand monthly and ensuring alignment with the forecast and contingency plans; and follow up with the respective persons responsible
• Work closely with the Brand Head and other teams in the preparation of strategic plan, annual budget and quarterly forecasts which includes establishing assumptions, analysis and presentation preparation
• Preparation and review of New and Existing store analysis for approval and review for necessary actionable
• Work cross functionally with various departments and proactively provide business insights and recommendations to drive business performance and operating efficiencies
• Participate and support in the automation of reporting/forecasting process, enhancement of business processes/workflows relating to (financial and finance operation aspects) and other ad hoc finance initiatives in relation to the brand
• Liaise with the Finance team on accounting, audit and other related matters and analyse impact on the financials, forecasts and cash flow projections
• Monitor closely actual capex spent on new store opening, refurbishments and initiatives, if any, against budgets

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy have at least 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in retail/FMCG industry
• Proficient in Finance & Accounting software, e.g. SAP (including BPC), Power BI, Excel Query and Macros, Tableau, Cognos
• Strong analytical and excel modelling skills and familiarity with Financial Modelling and scenario analysis
• Ability to work in a fast-moving industry with many dimensions, stringent timelines
• Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Good understanding of and experience in retail operations
• Must be a self-starter who is able to work independently and interface with all relevant internal teams (management/ cross functions) and external business partners as needed.