FP&A Manager, Korea

What makes this a great opportunity?

SGS Korea business is one of the fastest growing Global Premium Spirits company, taking advantage of market changes from Covid and our portfolio strength. Accurate market forecasting, risk and opportunity assessment, and efficient investment analysis are critical to support this rapid growth, which is a key expectation of this position.

This role plays an important function in supporting the local entity financial operations and reporting requirements for well known brands in Korea. The individual will be working closely with not only the domestic team but also with global multicultural teams.

Role Responsibilities

1. Reporting and Analysis

• Consolidate and report financial performance for local management team ; month to date & year to date performance updates, KPI reporting and detailed risks & opportunities management
• Prepare Monthly Executive Review Deck : MBR, Actual closing and SRC monthly meeting
• Review OPEX/BI report seeking for reallocation opportunities to support topline maximization
• Lead change management for new way of working with S&OP team
• Any other financial reporting and analytical tasks assigned by Korea Head of Finance

2. Forecasting and Planning

• Manage the entire P&L update and review with Head of Finance to make sure the financial target is delivered
• Partner commercial, marketing, and supply functions to prepare Budget and full year forecast in line with planning cycles and deadlines
• Coordinate with APAC FP&A team on business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes / deliverables for SGSK. Develop monthly timeline for management reporting cadence for total Korea and ensure cross functional adherence of monthly timelines
• Coordinate R&O update with comprehensive understanding about moving pieces in business
• Work closely with S&OP team to define assumptions used in each forecast and ensure that the demand forecast is correctly reflected in Revenue forecast
• Provide accurate Gross profit based on the updated revenue plan

3. Process improvement & People management

• Make recommendations for simplification of processes including month end reporting, forecasting, budgeting and 3 year strategic planning
• Challenge and drive improvements in current processes, internal controls and compliance.
• Proactively promote financial awareness and understanding within the business
• Manage a FP&A analyst driving capability development and provide coaching for career development plan

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with finance or accounting qualification preferred and with 10+ years of FP&A and Commercial Finance experience in multi-national companies(Alcohol/FMCG preferred)
• Excellent communication skills in both Korean and English: ability to clearly communicate complex information in an easy to understand manner; able to deliver message effectively verbally and in writing; experience working across multiple levels, functions and regions would be a plus
• Strong analytic skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change
• Clear thinking / problem solving: ability to articulate complex situation with a few bullet points, lead process improvement engaging related stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experiences. Strong people management skills
• Systems/software - Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint as well as previous exposure to ERP and management reporting/consolidation systems (preferable)
• Cross Functional Working - Proven experience in working proactively across commercial functions to deliver total business performance solutions
• Risk Management - Balances short and long-term needs. Able to identify and address risks and opportunities for the business based on an understanding of categories and brands

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