Conduct financial analysis as a business partner for the CVS, personal care, GT, and specialty channels. This involves close collaboration with the sales and trade marketing teams, focusing on pricing and PPA reviews, simulating customer promotions, and providing financial advice.
Manage expenses, which entails budgeting, rolling forecasts, and tracking expenditures.
Conduct sales return analysis
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare and support channel managers for the performance review
Assist with budget control and forecast accuracy for rebate spending through monthly review meetings and improvements to the rebate process
Participate in pricing reviews, simulate the financial impact of customer promotions and new customers, and offer financial advice
Involve in RGM projects to deliver RGM initiatives, such as PPA
Participate in the annual budgeting and rolling forecast for G&A
Control and monitor G&A expenditure while conducting analyses during month-end closing and for discussions related to resource allocation strategies
Support month-end closing and analyse actual sales returns against BUD, forecast, and PY
Effective prioritization and time management are essential when supporting multiple stakeholders and managing various tasks
Business-partnering and coordinating with cross functions, such as sales and P&C; engagement with different organizational levels
Flexibility is essential for conducting scenario analysis and managing the uncertainties associated with various projects
Consider the company's short-term and mid-term strategies when simulating financial impact and participating in discussions for various projects
Conduct qualitative simulations to support business decision-making
Enhance budget control and improve the accuracy of rebate spending forecasts by streamlining unnecessary tasks and implementing essential control points in the current process
Ensure all tasks are completed on time and in full
Expected to propose solid financial analysis and simulation results
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
A minimum of 4-5 years of work experience, with at least 2 years in FP&A, commercial finance, or controlling
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Ability to critically assess business strategies in financial terms; understands various trade-offs within the business portfolio and collaborates effectively with others to evaluate strategic alternatives
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, as well as knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP and financial planning tools (e.g., BPC).
