PR Singapore is part of Pernod Ricard APAC, which covers Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia and Philippines.

Job Summary:

Reporting to Associate Director FP&A of PR Singapore, the Assistant Manager, FP&A of PR Singapore Cluster will need to be a hands-on team player covering the operational monitoring of financial performances for P&L and B/S relying on a deep sense of analysis and a good understanding of the Company and the Group’s Business challenges.

This role will be responsible for assisting in the financial decision-making process by providing relevant financial insights and analysis, contributing to the overall financial health of the company.

This role will be a key contributor to the on-going Transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities:
Mission 1: Production and submission of PR Singapore’s Cluster monthly reporting (P&L / BS)   

• Responsible for end-to-end monthly closing process.  
• Ensuring compliance with procedures and Group accounting guidelines, deadlines and formats (data loaded in the Group reporting tool Polaris).
• Responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and consistency of financial information reported.
• Prepare management reports for PR Singapore's cluster performance to analyze variances against targets, from volumes down to Business Profit performance, with channel/product granularity, etc.

Mission 2: Managing the preparation and submission of PR Singapore’s Cluster monthly/quarterly Rolling Forecasts and Strategic Plan

• Develop modelling solutions to support the planning processes.
• Preparing financial performance forecast based on information collected from marketing teams and information provided by brand companies in accordance with the Group’s instructions.
• Challenging forecasts provided by sales and marketing teams.
• Analyzing gaps between forecasts and comparable data available (previous year/budget, as relevant) and preparing comments for Singapore’s management.
• Coordinating the preparation of the slide deck to be presented to APAC CODI during business reviews meetings + in charge of the finance part preparation.

Mission 3: Transversal Business Partnering

• Advising and assisting PR Singapore’s cluster management, commercial and marketing teams in their day-to-day business requirements.
• Challenging and controlling data (monthly reporting, rolling forecasts and Strategic Plan processes).
• Monitoring the company’s actual spending vs monthly reporting, rolling forecasts and Strategic Plan processes.
• Monitoring the company’s actual quarterly cashflow, rolling forecasts and Strategic Plan processes.
• Providing ongoing support to PRS business analysis teams in relation to monthly reporting procedures & Polaris, as well as rolling forecasts and Strategic Plan processes
• Be proactive in terms of improvement of financial processes and existing analysis regarding the activity and the performance of PR Singapore.
• Active involvement in business projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Degree holder with formal business qualifications or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Strong knowledge in Office suites (Excel, Powerpoint and PBI)
• Knowledge of Business Analysis techniques and methods
• Familiarity with JD Edwards and management reporting tools (ORACLE, etc)
• Excellent command of English language (verbal and written)

Skills to be successful for this role:

• Strong organization skills, ability to manage and organize effectively & on time
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (with the ability to speak and present to a range of audiences)
• Active listening capability, that promotes building good relations and creates a trustful climate
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to motivate others and lead change
• Strong interest in business, business analysis and business development
• Strong analytical skills & ability to restitute clearly on sophisticated ideas
• Accuracy / “Business Oriented Analysis” and informed/evidence-based approach
• Ability to work independently and be a team player
• Enthusiasm, sense of curiosity, positive attitude to change