Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

Summary of job purpose

The FP&A specialist supports budget and forecasting processes, prepares financial reports, and conducts business and variance analysis to aid periodic performance reviews (e.g., store sales) and operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Optimize financial and business data usage to support decision-making.

• Prepare and analyze local management reports and monthly/quarterly P&L.

• Conduct variance analysis against budget and support corrective action planning.

• Perform financial analysis before monthly closing by the accounting team.

• Act as the local planning coordinator, managing internal planning calendars (budget, forecast, mid-term plans).

• Support planning processes with tools, reviews, and critical analysis.

• Conduct periodic forecasting and gap analysis to ensure financial targets are met.

• Communicate regularly with business functions to align strategy and targets.

• Support both local and OHQ teams with daily and ad hoc financial tasks.

• Collaborate with OHQ finance on finance-related matters.

• Address complex financial issues such as impairments, leases, M&A, and provisions.

• Ensure compliance with J-SOX internal controls.

• Process invoices and payments to maintain cash flow.

• Analyze financial data to manage budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Assist with any additional tasks as needed.

Requirements 

• 5+ years’ experience in Finance or Accounting or Planning

• Experience in retail or fashion industry preferred

• Experience in SAP system is preferred

• Analytical and process oriented

• Good collaboration, interpersonal and communication skill

• Proven problem solving and time management skills with an ability to prioritize

• Self-confident to drive the result

• Teamwork and open-minded

• MS-Excel Application

• Proficient in English language (both verbal and written)