Work location: Can Tho city, Viet Nam1. Corporate Financial Planning & Strategic Forecasting· Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning.· Develop and maintain driver-based financial forecasting models covering Revenue, Gross Profit, Operating Expenses (OPEX), Cash Flow, and EBITDA.· Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate business risks and strategic opportunities.· Prepare financial feasibility studies and investment analyses for new store openings, relocations, capital expenditures, and other strategic initiatives.· Monitor budget utilization and recommend corrective actions to ensure financial targets are achieved.
Management Accounting & Business Performance Analysis· Develop and manage monthly management reports highlighting business performance, financial trends, and key operational drivers.· Prepare and analyze Profit & Loss statements by store, region, business unit, and product category.· Perform detailed variance analysis on revenue, gross margin, pricing, sales volume, product mix, inventory shrinkage, stock aging, operating expenses, and labor costs.· Monitor key financial and commercial KPIs including gross margin, promotion ROI, inventory turnover, working capital, labor productivity, and SKU profitability.· Identify business risks and improvement opportunities through financial and operational performance analysis.
Executive Decision Support & Business Partnering· Prepare and present monthly FP&A reports, financial dashboards, and executive performance packs for the CFO, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team.· Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Category Management, HR, and Accounting teams to improve business performance and profitability.· Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning, pricing decisions, cost optimization, and commercial initiatives.· Establish financial KPIs and performance dashboards to support data-driven management decisions.· Ensure consistency, transparency, and integrity of financial data across all business functions.· Lead continuous improvements in financial reporting processes through automation, Business Intelligence (BI), and data analytics solutions.· Analyze the financial impact of initiatives and operational decisions across all business functions, providing recommendations to support effective decision-making.· Translate financial data into meaningful business insights and strategic recommendations for the CFO and Executive Leadership Team Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CFA is an advantage.Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Management Accounting, or Corporate Finance, with proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business performance analysis.Industry Experience: Experience in retail, pharmaceutical, FMCG, or multi-site business operations is highly preferred, particularly in managing store-level financial performance and profitability.Technical Expertise:Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, and financial analysis.Proven ability to develop financial models, conduct scenario analysis, and evaluate investment feasibility.Strong understanding of P&L management, cash flow, working capital, cost optimization, and financial KPIs.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. Experience with ERP systems, Power BI, or other Business Intelligence tools is an advantage.Leadership & Business Partnering:Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide financial insights to support strategic business decisions.Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior management.Language
