Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and strategic financial plans.
• Analyze financial performance, including revenue, margins, costs, and profitability, to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide detailed variance analysis with actionable recommendations.

Performance Analysis:

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for various business functions (e.g., sales, conversion rates, transaction values, operational efficiency).
• Prepare detailed reports and dashboards to track overall business performance.
• Challenge performance against KPIs and hold teams accountable.
• Drive cost-efficiency initiatives while maintaining quality and brand standards.
• Evaluate ROI on campaigns, business investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct profitability studies for new business ventures and market opportunities.

Merchandising & Inventory Support:

• Collaborate with relevant teams to analyze product performance, inventory turnover, and trends.
• Provide recommendations for optimizing stock levels and managing seasonal variations.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial performance (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Monitor adherence to financial controls, policies, and procedures across operations.
• Work with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Data Management:

• Utilize data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to present business insights.
• Maintain clean, organized datasets to ensure data accuracy.
• Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis for new initiatives, acquisitions, or business expansions.
• Assist in developing pricing strategies that balance profitability with market positioning.
• Identify risks and opportunities across the business and recommend mitigation strategies.

Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with various business teams (e.g., marketing, operations, and leadership) to align financial goals with overall business objectives.
• Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making related to pricing, product performance, and inventory management.
• Act as the finance liaison to key stakeholders, ensuring alignment on financial performance.

Strategic Decision Support:

• Support strategic planning by working with cross-functional teams.
• Assist in setting business goals, sales targets, and forecasts through data-driven insights.

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, data science, or a related field.

A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, etc.) is a plus.

• Experience:

5-7 years of experience in analytics or a related field.

• Competencies:
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python) and visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of industry trends, consumer behavior, and market dynamics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively convey insights.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.