Role & Responsibilities:
Finance lead and key business partner of APAC Retail, Wholesale and Ecom Business, reviewing and challenging business plans, suggesting improvements in the methodology and curbing actions to sustain the business growth – Direct Retail being Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Thailand.
Controlling
· Lead on Budget, Forecasts and Strategic Plan, partnering with key stakeholders for South Asia & Oceania, overseeing and consolidating South Korea.
· Manage budget and forecast process to ensure strategic direction & risks and opportunities are identified through review and challenge for Asia Pacific
· Manage regular presentations, consolidation and reporting for Asia Pacific
· Prepare capex investment proposals.
· Partnering with functions and markets to review spending actuals and upcoming needs with approved budgets.
· Providing financial insights to senior leadership team on business performance
· Control wholesale partners KPIS: sales, stock, sell-through, stock coverage.
· Ensure profitability with regular review of KPI’s, analyze Brand pricing market markup for APAC region – recommend accordingly.
Accounting
· Coordinate the back-office support for accounting and tax according to local regulation and IAS, anticipate reorganization and potential In house system implementation.
· Review and coordinate the monthly reporting to LVMH.
· Monitor the dividends distribution of the region.
Legal and Compliance
· Track and monitor both retail and wholesale contracts in the region. Suggest improvements when renewal or new contracts shall be signed.
· Ensure the correct application of the tender policy.
· Coordinate the Internal Control requirements of the regions.
Treasury
· Monitor the relation with our bank partners.
· Anticipate loan renewal, capital increase if applicable.
Manage
· Manage the finance team over the region with regular catch up and guidance to stabilize the team and make them grow.
Profile
· Proactive, enthusiastic, flexible and takes strong ownership.
· Detail-oriented and excellent analytical and organization skills
· Ability to assess and evaluate risks, simplify issues, and present in clear and concise recommendations.
· Independent with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with other departments.
· Must be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge of Power BI a bonus.
· Strong background in accounting and controlling.
· A first successful managing experience is required.
