Assistant Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (MY)

About GMG

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparation, review and analysis of monthly management reports for reporting to leadership team & regional office for consolidation and performance management

Preparation and review of monthly financial reporting decks and statements

Involved in monthly business forecast preparation at both revenue & cost line items and target setting for various segments in alignment with different departments

Responsible for monitoring and tracking the functional revenue and expense trend of the brand monthly and ensuring alignment with the forecast and contingency plans; and follow up with the respective persons responsible

Work closely with the Brand Head and other teams in the preparation of strategic plan, annual budget and quarterly forecasts which includes establishing assumptions, analysis and presentation preparation

Preparation and review of New and Existing store analysis for approval and review for necessary actionable

Work cross functionally with various departments and proactively provide business insights and recommendations to drive business performance and operating efficiencies

Participate and support in the automation of reporting/forecasting process, enhancement of business processes/workflows relating to (financial and finance operation aspects) and other ad hoc finance initiatives in relation to the brand

Liaise with the Finance team on accounting, audit and other related matters and analyse impact on the financials, forecasts and cash flow projections

Monitor closely actual capex spent on new store opening, refurbishments and initiatives, if any, against budgets

Requirements:

Degree in Accountancy and have at least 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in retail/FMCG industry

Proficient in Finance & Accounting software, e.g. SAP (including BPC), Power BI, Excel Query and Macros, Tableau, Cognos

Strong analytical and excel modelling skills and familiarity with Financial Modelling and scenario analysis

Ability to work in a fast-moving industry with many dimensions, stringent timelines

Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously

Good understanding of and experience in retail operations

Must be a self-starter who is able to work independently and interface with all relevant internal teams (management/ cross functions) and external business partners as needed.