To ensure accurate period closure and reporting of financial results To manage the planning, budgeting, forecasting & reporting processes at business unit level To report and track Business Performance for the assigned Business Units/s (BU), providing financial decision support to management and BU heads with Commercial financial insights to assist with enhancing sales and profit performance and investment decisions To support compliance to internal controls and policies, tax and other relevant statutory requirements(Interface) Internal - Management, Business Unit Heads, other SMRI support functions and SMIC Legal/Taxes; External – BIR, Audit and Accounting Firms, Consultants Responsibilities Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Ensure that budget targets and guidelines are cascaded to the assigned Business Unit/s (BU)Work with (BU) leadership teams in the preparation of plans/budgets/forecasts and ensure alignment with management expectations; finalize the presentation packs by providing additional business insights and commentary Identify & review funding requirements for endorsement to RA Cluster Controller and BU heads Business Performance Measurement and Decision Support Track business performance vs plans/budgets/forecasts (including working capital management), analyze and draw insights from reports and market related benchmark data Drive cost controllership, bringing deep understanding of cost drivers to monitor & optimize spend effectiveness Support BU to make timely, strategically aligned and value maximizing decisions through multi-dimensional analysis within relevant financial and operational business scenarios (opening/closing of stores, capex, new channels/products, and others)Reporting, Governance & Control Sign-off statutory, regulatory reporting and group reporting Work with Tax teams to ensure tax position for revenue and spend is optimized, and risks minimized. Facilitate communication of and monitor compliance to Finance and Accounting policies and procedures across the BU/s Ensure adequate management of financial risk in line with company and group policies Manage internal and external financial and tax audits Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or any business-related course, CPA, CFA, CMA, CIMA an advantage With at least 5 years working experience in retail or related field
