Finance Analyst, Travel Retail Asia Pacific

Overview
Clarins Group
is a trusted French family-owned company, a leader in skincare and make-up, operating in more than 150 countries. We are looking for a
Finance Analyst
to work in the Travel Retail team.
About the Job
Together with Business Control Director, drive the Finance function to perfection across multiple aspects by constantly adapting processes to the evolving environment and requirements, innovating and keeping in view all the latest market innovation and trends in regards of the Finance function.
This role supports Director, Business Control - Travel Retail Asia Pacific in the areas of Management Reporting & Financial Analysis, Commercial Finance Business Partnering, Financial Planning (Budgeting & Forecasting), P&L Control, Itemised Sell Out Data Management, Finance Operations, Governance and Projects.
However, as a start, this role will be focusing more on these key areas:
Finance Operations Subject Matter Expert which includes Accruals, P&L-related matters such as Processing Returns, Tracking Sell-Thru, Payments & Billings Issues Resolution, Credit Limit Setting, Attending to Audit matters, etc.
Commercial Finance Business Partner to TR APAC team (Commercial, Marketing, Architecture & Merchansiding, Sales Admin, Training), providing necessary support from finance point of view especially in the area of sell-out and sell-in.
Commercial Data Upload into relevant internal and external systems such as billing price implementation, sell-out data upload and reporting, etc.
Governance covering internal control framework implementation and rolling out commercial contracts review across TR APAC regions, etc.
Process Improvements and Projects as identified and assigned. Continues challenging the status quo and strives for improvements.
Support to Director, Business Control - Travel Retail Asia Pacific includes but not limited to areas of Reporting & Analysis, Financial Planning and P&L Control.
We believe in and provide opportunities for career development hence main responsibilities might evolve over time based on regular performance review.
This role is expected to perform the roles or lead initiatives independently and confidently with guidance from Director, Business Control - Travel Retail Asia Pacific and Financial Controlling Director, GTR.
About you
Education/Degree:
Finance-related degree, functionally and technically skilled with an-all rounded business/ commercial understanding and acumen
Background including total years of experience:
Experience in Finance functions covering regional role for sizable companies preferably specialized in the beauty, retail, duty free or FMCG industry ideally in the APAC region
Experience in internal control, governance, commercial contract review is a plus
Technical skills:
Strong accounting knowledge
Advanced in Microsoft Excel (with complex formulas, Power Query)
Experienced in crafting professional/ business presentation for stakeholders and senior management on Power Point
Ability to work with large database
Experience in financial modelling
Have a good understanding of system flows in general
Show high productivity on computer usage
Soft and Leadership Skills
High level of initiative and pro-active with positive attitudes towards learning
Display a high degree of responsibility, integrity, structured, attentive to details with an investigative nature, yet able to grasp the big picture quickly
Show an entrepreneurship mindset and challenge the existing seeking for continuous improvements
Capacity to lead projects with stakeholders from various expertise background and cultures
Ability to clearly explain financial concepts in lay terms for non-financial collaborators
Team Player, People, Communication and Leadership skills with an ability to influence management
Time management efficiency and capable of prioritizing, ability to balance the demands of work with study commitments
About the benefits:
71 years of expertise in beauty and spa, with the Clarins and myBlend brands
Unique products and innovative services
A commitment to Social & Environmental Responsibility embedded in our raison d\'être
A caring and inclusive corporate culture
Development and training opportunities
Attractive compensation and benefits
A flexible work environment
If you have a curious mind, a thirst to go further and the drive to boldly take on new challenges, join us.
About Clarins Group
A B-Corp certified global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Our purpose "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet," is a core commitment outlined in our by-laws.
Operating in more than 150 countries thanks to our 8,000 employees worldwide, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.
In line with our dual CSR mission of 'Caring for people, caring for the planet' we take pride in offering a rewarding yet challenging work environment where everyone can thrive.
This culture allowed us to achieve the certification of Forbes' World's Best Employers 2024, Forbes' World's Best Employers 2024 for Women and to be recognized.
To learn more about our group and our commitments to people, visit .
Equal opportunity employer
We believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers.
Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values. We strive to achieve inclusiveness, and we foster an equal-opportunity culture where everyone can reach their full potential and do their best work.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are a member of the ILO (International Labor Organization) and the Employers Network for Equity and Inclusion (ENEI).
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