Retail Finance Controller

Company Overview
One of the most successful luxury goods retailer.
Strong brand recognition worldwide and in Japan.
This role is a key position for the future development of the company and, specifically, might lead to
further growth opportunities within Finance.
This individual will be supporting the Financial Controller and, as analytical engine of the company, will
provide insights and will actively contribute to the business decision-making process

Job Description
⚫ Act as business partner to other functions in order to add value in analyzing business KPIs and in
enhancing the business decision making through a well-managed business planning cycle
⚫ Prepare financial simulations and business cases for Retail projects
⚫ Monitor investments for Retail projects
⚫ Oversee financial profitability by store, aiming at identifying areas of improvement and potential
actions in order to increase the profitability
⚫ Take the lead in budget and rolling forecast processes, mainly for (but not limited to) sales, Capex
and store expenses
⚫ Control the compliance to internal policies and perform ad hoc checks on actual spending, in order
to propose / put in place actions aiming at improving the usage of Company’s resources

Requirements
⚫ 5+ years’ experience in Finance FP&A
⚫ Experience of multi-national retail company or audit firm preferable
⚫ Up to date Knowledge on IFRS or USGAAP
⚫ Strong analytical skills and financial modeling skills
⚫ Competent on Excel and PowerPoint
⚫ Fluency in English and Japanese

Additional Job Information
⚫ Proactive
⚫ Confident, a self starter, with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
⚫ Able to work independently as well in a team environment
⚫ Well-balanced view in the both big pictures and details
⚫ Good sense of priotization
⚫ High standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized
⚫ Excellent verbal/written communication skills
⚫ Able to work under tight deadlines
⚫ Able to challenge the status quo and drive through changes

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