Job Purpose
Act as a strategic financial partner to the Brand by delivering timely, accurate financial insights to support key decision-making. Lead the planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes, ensuring effective resource allocation aligned with business objectives. Drive performance improvement through robust financial analysis, performance monitoring, and enhancement of reporting processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis for management review.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial and management reports to support decision-making.
- Identify areas to improve store-level profitability, especially for underperforming locations.
- Monitor business performance by comparing actuals vs. budget/forecast and provide actionable recommendations.
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including setting store-level profitability targets aligned with business goals.
- Conduct financial feasibility studies for new store openings and renovations; ensure CAPEX aligns with brand strategy and delivers return on investment.
- Oversee and validate the accuracy of monthly closing processes performed by the shared services team, ensuring alignment with forecasted results.
- Strengthen performance management and reporting systems by leveraging data analytics to enhance accuracy and reliability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus
- At least 5 years working experience in accounting or financial role, with 2-3 years in management level.
- Experience in food service or retail industry would be an advantage
- In-depth ability of analytical skills, strong communication and presentation skills
- Excellence in English communication and computer literacy