Position for the brandFENTY BY RIHANNA.
The Finance Business Analyst is responsible for ongoing business and financial analysis, follow-up of the group's business activities (distribution, retail and services), participate in value-added studies for the group, develop procedures, predict spending and return and assist Business units in their decisions.
The Business Analyst is also responsible for analyzing risks and economic trends and guiding the business, to assist in measurement, planning and forecasting of activities and implications on income statement and balance sheet; and to develop, interpret and implement financial and accounting concepts/ techniques for financial planning and control.
She/he oversees the operational finance such as general accounting, financial analysis, credit approvals/collections, payments etc, and establishes short-term and long-term objectives with adequate operating plans for future developments.
In their endeavor to excellence, the fundamental values all our employees must possess are Commitment, Integrity, Empathy and FlexibilityFinance Activities
Manage monthly and annual reporting on a timely basis
Oversee the P&L and balance sheets and cash flow - analyze and recommend on monthly figures from business units compared to budget and last year
Overall responsibility for accounting accuracy following IFRS and group guidelines
Prepare and analyze budgets, plans and budget revisions working closely the operational teams of the business units (marketing, sales), challenge their teams and assumptions and propose revisions
Develop Financial Strategic Planning as 3-Y Plan, strategic plan, Annual Plan & Quarterly Plan updates
Is a service provider of financial information to internal clients and to group headquarter, make constructive proposals and Act as an internal consultancy to Managing Director, Business units' Managers and Group Finance Manager to monitor the business
Develop an in-depth knowledge of the activity of the business units under her/his responsibility; including brands, sales by market, distribution/retail outlets as well as advertising spend etc
Work closely with operational sales and marketing managers and will be expected to develop excellent knowledge of the business units' operating environments (market size, industry trends, competitors etc), challenge the operational teams and their assumptions and propose revisions
Support Marketing and Sales Teams in preparing P&L projection for promotions and launches, analysis of financial viability of new openings and marketing budget follow-up.
Assist management team in the continuous process of improving reporting, identifying cost reduction, process improvement opportunities and implement change to gain efficiencies and streamline workflows.
Assist group headquarters in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management.
Develop and improve processes related to Capital expenditure, appropriate financial methods to better evaluate and measure performance. Provide detailed IRR/payback studies in the group format to justify capital expenditure, including all relevant analysisReporting and Analysis
Provide a comprehensive financial, accounting advice services and various reports and statements to business units' managers
Prepare monthly management reportsProject Analysis
Participate in new projects by preparing business plans, study of the cash flow and P&L
Assist in Business Development by bringing financial expertiseKey competencies:
Portuguese and English fluent
Excellent communication skills
Good time management skills
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Leadership
Accurate attitude on numbers and documents
Knowledge on Accounting Principle
Good working knowledge of full range of general and management accounting experience
Achievement Drive and Initiative
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Partnering and Team WorkingTechnical skills:
Operating skill for personal computer program (Microsoft Office, ERP)
Knowledge and understanding of basic Brazilian Tax structureProfile :
Ideally qualified accountant or business school
Understanding of retail and consumer business experience