Senior Analyst, Business Planning (FP&A focus)

Aesop Hong Kong Limited
Posted on 2024-04-17

Not Specified
2 year(s) work experience

Job Highlight

  • Financial/business planning analysis
  • Review and analyse monthly management reporting
  • Professional accounting qualification

Job Description

Role Purpose

This role is primarily responsible for reviewing and analyzing the financial reports and compliance requirements for Aesop HKMO's businesses, in order to support business decision-making processes. The role reports directly to the Commercial Director, Hong Kong & Macau and will assist with the budgeting and forecasting process as well as other business, strategic and financial activities. This role will also need to work closely and provide support to the regional finance teams.

 


Job Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Analysis / Business Partnering

-Lead and monitor the budgeting and forecasting process with the relevant stakeholders whilst providing clear analysis and identifying potential risk and opportunities.

-Prepare Monthly Business Reviews accordingly and highlight risk and opportunities for the markets on a timely and accurate manner.

-Assist Commercial Director in preparing business review decks to be presented to Regional teams.

-Provide commentaries and explanation as to actual versus budget/latest forecast performance to Regional Finance.

-Partner with HKMO's Commercial Director to drive accurate and insightful sales performance analysis in various channels/doors.

-Provide strategic analysis and financial appraisal when evaluating CAPEX investments to Commercial Director/Property team.

-Collaborate with Human Resources team to ensure retail headcount planning is according to business needs while balancing for efficient use of resources.

-Liaise with Demand Planning to ensure S&OP process is in place validating financial forecast and demand plan.

-Partner with the Marketing and Retail Capability teams to evaluate efficient and effective use of investments to align towards business goals and strategies.

-Review contracts and leases by providing financial evaluation to ensure clauses are not detrimental to the company.

-Other ad-hoc tasks that contribute towards influencing commercial decision-making process.


Reporting and Month End Close

-Review and analyse monthly management reporting to the Regional Finance Manager with proactive scrutiny of financial results, accuracy, and variance to budget

-Evaluate and monitor costs and make recommendations on how to improve efficiency (new processes, new suppliers, new control tools etc.)

-Ensure all monthly expenses and year end accruals are captured accurately and accordingly

-Review all lease from a financial standpoint and ensure proper management

-Ensure Accounts Receivable management is done on a regular basis


Technical Requirements (or Certification Requirements):

-Bachelor's degree or higher in one or more of the following degrees: Business, Accounting, Finance, Commerce or similar.

-Professional qualifications: Globally recognized professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA etc.


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Job Function
Work Location Not Specified
Education
Degree
Employment Type Full Time
Industry Health / Beauty Care / Fitness

About company
Aesop Hong Kong Limited
Aesop provides a superlative offering of skin, hair and body products developed for men and women seeking effective formulations which are supported by rigorous scientific research. Our comprehensive range is represented in a growing number of fine department and specialty stores around the world. We currently present the exciting opportunity for individuals who possess exceptional customer service skills and professionalism to join Aesop.