specialist, Financial Planning and analysis scmDKSH

Job Summary
Support country Business Unit's management reporting, analysis, performance tracking and issue management, decision support, budgeting/planning, investment, contract appraisal and working capital control
General Responsibilities
Target and estimate accuracy, working capital control, business performance (top line, costs and EBIT), currency impact
Support superior in managing day-to-day operating expenditures against operating budgets to ensure efficient usage of resources
Coordinate annual target setting activities within country Business Unit. Implement global templates, distribute review timetables and coordinate review logistics
Prepare and consolidate information on country Business Unit monthly performance based on various data sources (CORE, Crystal, Prism, etc.) for analysis purposes
Gather and compile financial data to support country Business Unit on contractual negotiations, client/customer profitability analysis, internal and external presentations, issues tracking and management, investments and other key developments
Furnish financial/management information as inputs to analyses of key financial items such as advertising and promotion spend, working capital utilization and cost development
Coordinate strategy setting sessions and assist in the preparation of relevant information/analysis for country Business Unit strategy setting and strategic projects (e.g. M&A due diligence, restructurings, disposals, joint venture negotiations/management, etc.)
Implement country Business Unit continuous improvement initiatives to streamline Business Unit controlling processes/reporting and improve efficiencies through a better utilization of automated systems (Lighthouse, CORE, MORE, etc.)
Support internal interactions across country Business Unit on matters related to business controlling to ensure timely understanding of financial performance and adequate management of any financial issues
Work with country Business Unit controllers in driving consistency of analytics and reporting. Provide high quality business control support to the country Business Unit
Functional Skills and Knowledge
Demonstrate good working knowledge and understanding of the business and industry
Demonstrate good working knowledge and application of financial/accounting principles and budgetary management
Proven hands-on experience in SAP accounting applications is an advantage
Demonstrate basic research and analytical skills, including statistical computations
Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Demonstrate fluency in local language and ideally in English, both written and spoken
Education
Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
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Requisition Number: 140003
Job Function: Finance
DKSH

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time