finance manager, planning(J102473)

◆ Financial Planning & Budgeting

Lead the strategic plan, financial plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, and monthly BOE for P&L lines including net sales, gross margin, store contribution, operating expenses, EBITDA and OI.

Develop and maintain driver-based financial models that incorporate key retail metrics.

Establishes ways of working with cross-functions / other finance verticals to streamline, automate and digitalize the financial planning processes.

◆ Capex and Retail Depreciation Planning

Support capital expenditure planning for new store openings, remodels, and technology investments.

Manage planning for store depreciation expenses.

◆ Reporting & Insights

Prepare monthly financial review packages for leadership, highlighting variances to plan/prior year and actionable insights.

Develop dashboards and KPIs for Balance Sheet and Cash Flow forecast.

Lead the enhancement of planning tools (e.g. Anaplan, Hyperion) and automate manual processes.

Summary of Experience

• ◆ Minimum 5 years of experience in financial reporting, consolidation, or auditing
• ◆ Familiarity with the retail industries (2~3 years)
• ◆ Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm or large corporate financial control environment is preferred.
• ◆ Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• ◆ In-depth knowledge of IFRS/Chinese Accounting Standards and proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Oracle).
• ◆ Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, or similar tools.
• ◆ Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a high-pressure environment.
• ◆ Business acumen to translate financial data into actionable operational insights