Business Controller

Found in: beBee S AU - 2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Richemont Full time

MAIN PURPOSE

 

Reporting to the Head of FP&A, Richemont Oceania and based in Sydney, this individual will be responsible for financial quarterly forecast, annual budgeting process, operating plan variance analysis and special projects for assigned Richemont regional functions and/or Maison(s) in Australia & New Zealand. This individual will provide financial consulting and strategic support to Management including preparing presentations, financials, capital expenditure analysis, brand capital investment feasibility analysis, and other ad hoc projects. This role will function as a key finance business partner to the business, and acts as the analytical engine of the company to provide insights and support optimal business decision making.

 

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about their own professional growth and career development, in luxury business and financial business partnering; who is willing to grow with us.

 

MAIN ACTIVITIES

 

Budgeting and Planning:

 

  • Set planning calendar with Function/Maison Heads accordingly to HQ & Regional management calendars
  • Deliver overall budgeting, monthly rolling, quarterly (LE), and “Year to Go” forecasting process timely and accurately by leading discussions, reviewing and challenging assumptions from functions/Maison departments
  • Provide financial projections & analysis from discussions with Function/Maisons heads based on sound assumptions throughout the process complying with accounting standards and Group’s financial policy & guidelines
  • Provide support in the preparation of Business plan presentation to HQ / Region (Strategic Marketing Plan / Budget Presentation)
  • Anaplan system input for budgets and forecasts & preparation of required reports to Region/HQ

 

Strategic Planning/Business Support

 

  • Evaluate new ventures for boutiques / offices / investment projects with 5-year plans, risk/opportunity assessments & break-even analysis via Capital Approval Requests (CARs)
  • Drive & lead financial projects and initiatives locally according to regional and group direction, ensuring financial visibility and controls are well respected
  • Ensure project strategies & plans are prepared with strict compliance with HQ / Group’s reporting & approval requirements
  • Stay abreast with the operations & activities by fostering close partnership with Functions/Maisons, assisting them in managing their business more efficiently & effectively
  • Monitor & track actual costs of investment projects vs CAR/Lease/Investment approved plan/ 5-year plans/budgets)
  • Monitor completion & performance of projects vs 5-year plan

 

Commercial Support and Analysis:

 

  • Manage the monthly performance reporting process to ensure data integrity, quality analysis & commentaries with strong business focus
  • Monitor and partner with the business to ensure financials are captured on timely basis, according to business activities
  • Preparation of monthly reports for management review and initiate regular discussion meetings
  • Prepare schedules/reports for prompt & accurate update by Accounting for period closing
  • Prepare schedules/reports on actual performance with variance analysis &/or commentaries for Functions/Maisons
  • Prepare EXCO presentation & schedules for HQ/Region/Local Management

 

 

Corporate Compliance

 

  • IAS/IFRS compliance work
  • Work closely with and support Internal Control team (Group Internal Audit, Regional/Local Compliance team) to ensure business/Maison’s adherence to internal control requirements and adequate documentation of controls & processes
  • Identify risk areas specific to the brand and work with Regional Compliance Manager to close the gap

 

 

Other tasks:

 

  • Active participation in Local / Regional / Transversal projects initiated by APAC, South Asia FP&A organization or the Head of FP&A, Oceania.
  • Participate in stock counts & other control compliance activities as and when required

 

KEY COMPETENCIES

 

  • Strong relationship management, excellent interpersonal & communication skills; and influencing skills particularly with business Management
  • Ability to work independently in a highly matrix organization with stakeholders from all levels and functional units
  • Good organisational and prioritisation skills
  • High learning agility, strong analytical thinking, problem solving capability and ability to deliver results under fast changing and dynamic market conditions
  • Strong attention to accuracy and detail in deliverables
  • Positive and can-do attitude, curiosity and a taste for challenges
  • Active listener, highly curious and sharp business acumen
  • Ability to challenge the status quo and propose improvement opportunities

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

  • University graduate of tertiary educational institute; professional qualifications in Accounting  (CPA / CA) preferred
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a financial planning and experience in accounting/auditing would be advantageous
  • Prior work experience in matrix organisations, luxury or retail industries would also be an advantage
  • Strong experience or knowledge in SAP and technical accounting. Exposure to Anaplan would be advantageous
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in the use of Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience in data analytics and financial modelling (e.g. PowerBI, PowerQuery)
  • Good spoken and written English

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