To support the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function by assisting in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business performance analysis. The role provides financial insights to support decision-making, monitors key business indicators, and contributes to improving financial performance across the retail business.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Support budget consolidation and ensure the accuracy of financial planning data.
- Update financial models and planning templates as required.
- Monitor budget utilization and highlight significant variances.
- Financial Analysis
- Analyze sales, gross profit, operating expenses, and other financial KPIs.
- Prepare variance analysis comparing actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
- Identify business trends and provide insights to support operational decisions.
- Assist in profitability analysis by branch, department, and product category.
- Reporting
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial and management reports.
- Develop dashboards and reports to monitor business performance.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data before reporting.
- Support month-end and year-end reporting activities.
- Business Support
- Work closely with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and HR teams to provide financial analysis and decision support.
- Support business cases for new stores, promotions, and operational initiatives.
- Participate in financial performance review meetings.
- Data Analysis
- Collect, validate, and analyze financial and operational data.
- Maintain financial databases and reporting files.
- Utilize Excel and BI tools to generate meaningful business insights.
- Ensure data consistency across reporting systems.
- Process Improvement
- Support the automation and enhancement of FP&A reports and processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and financial controls.
- Participate in finance improvement projects.
REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience
- 0–2 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Audit, or Corporate Finance.
- Experience in the retail, FMCG, or consumer goods industry is preferred.
- Fresh graduates with strong analytical skills are encouraged to apply.
