POSITION PURPOSE
The Regional FP&A Manager is responsible for providing financial insights and supporting strategic decisions across finance and operational departments by delivering reliable data and analysis to be used in decision making and planning for the organisation.
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and ad-hoc reporting. To excel in this role, the candidate would expect to have exceptional technical and organizational skills that is able to support strategic decision making to ensure the growth of the brand. Moreover, such candidate would be able to work across different individuals in different geographies in the Asia-Pacific region.
Main Responsibilities
· Prepare and/or present ASIA’s Monthly Business Review with accurate monthly financial reports with reliable data and analysis to be used in decision making and planning
· Reviewing of monthly accounts for accuracy, variances and trends to budget and forecast
· Responsible for overall budgeting and monthly forecasting process, including timing and consolidation of information to provide analysis for management review
· Prepare presentations that provide insightful analysis and identify required action items
· Ensure process improvement and streamline procedures across the region as it relates to financial budgeting and forecasting
· Other ad-hoc tasks or projects, that contribute towards influencing commercial decision-making process as it relates to financial budgeting and forecasting
· Build and develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders within regional team and across the Asia-Pacific region
· Be an active team member by demonstrating a willingness to help and support others
Requirements:
· University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration OR related disciplines
· CPA qualification is preferred, relevant experience with Big 4 is a plus
· Relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, business analysis, management reporting or management consulting
· Strong attention to detail and inclination for problem-solving
· Strong analytical and communication skills
· Ability to learn quickly, manage multiple tasks and adapt to new environments
· Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI, etc.)
· Proficient in written and spoken English
· Fluency in Chinese, and/ or other Asian language skill is an advantage
· Experience with NetSuite and/or Anaplan is an advantage
AESOP CAPABILITIES
This role is at the “Self” level. The critical Aesop Capabilities for this role are (in order of priority):
Capability
Desirable behaviours
1. Creativity & Change
· Reviews processes to determine gaps between current outputs and expected requirements
· Generates ideas for creative solutions, analyses the impact of each solution and select appropriate course
2. Building Partnership
· Proactively builds effective working relationships with people who can advance work goals
· Shares information, resources, and experience and follows up on relationships to keep them active.
3. Decisions and direction
· Examines data to identify problems, trends and cause-effect relationships
· Generates options for action, develops decision criteria and selects the best course of action
· Involves others and considers their perspective and ensure buy-in
Aesop’s Inclusive Hiring Principles
“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is not a project. It is a way of being.”
Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
GENERAL OFFICE ETIQUETTE
Team Involvement and Support
× Assist in maintaining harmonious workplace relationships by openly and effectively communicating with other employees
× Be an active team member by demonstrating a willingness to help and support others
× Work in a cooperative manner with all other employees
× Adhere to the Equal Opportunity policy of the company
Health and Safety
× Ensure that full care is taken in the performance of all duties in order to protect the health and safety of oneself, fellow employees, visitors and consultants
× Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety policy of the company
AESOP VALUES
Respect
We take every opportunity to work together in an environment of mutual trust, candour and honesty. We believe that the best and most creative ideas are arrived at and accomplished collectively, with personal and cultural differences celebrated and fostered.
Behaviour:
× Initiates and maintains open, trusting relationships at every opportunity
× Builds on ideas collectively, works positively with others to create shared achievements
× Values and celebrates personal and cultural differences, and endeavours to learn from them
× Genuinely listens to what others have to say and provides candid feedback where appropriate.
Creativity
We embrace all creative possibilities and challenges, particularly those that arise in times of change and evolution. We have a strong desire to learn more, aim higher and examine more keenly, with a love of the unusual and interesting. We explore ideas and have a thirst for deeper understanding through constructive debate.
Behaviour:
× Embraces and supports creativity, and promotes choosing a different path
× Displays a desire to delve deeper and understand situations more fully
× Develops sever approaches or solutions to a problem
× Explores, investigates and debates new ideas with others in order to make well-formed decisions
Excellence
We go beyond what is expected, seeking to have a broader and longer lasting impact and producing outcomes of impeccable quality. We are unremitting in the pursuit of excellence; attention to detail and quality permeate every aspect of our working day.
Behaviour:
× Goes beyond what is expected, considers the longer-term impact of decisions and actions
× Takes accountability for delivering impeccable outcomes, displaying unrelenting attention to detail and quality
× Keeps the exacting standards Aesop customers have at the forefront and consistently strives to exceed these expectations
× Faces shortcomings and acknowledges strengths, and strives for ongoing growth
Passion
We apply energy and enthusiasm to all our activities and express passion in our working life. We have the strength to bounce back from setbacks and continue in our enthusiastic pursuit of creative endeavours.
Behaviour:
× Applies energy and enthusiasm, choosing to take on greater challenges and more creative pursuits
× Passionately advocates for Aesop products and culture
× Demonstrates resilience in the face of obstacles, reassess and shows adaptability in moving around the setback
Integrity
We hold fast to an unwavering moral compass predicated on honesty, effort and quality. Integrity, principles and ethics matter to us, and resonate within every decision we make.
Behaviour:
× Demonstrates a genuine moral compass when making decisions, acting ethically and responsibly
× Shows consistent and genuine sensitivity to the needs of others
× Remains open to sharing information with others to help them perform
