About this role
<p><b>MAIN PURPOSE</b></p> <p>Headquartered in Singapore with offices in Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Paris, Dubai, and Miami, Shiseido Travel Retail was established to oversee Shiseido’s global duty-free business, which specializes in accelerating the growth of our brands to travellers.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will lead the regional planning and reporting cycles, ensuring accurate, complete and timely submissions to Japan Headquarters. The candidate will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders – Japan HQ, regional teams across Asia, Japan, Europe and America, and plays a crucial role in providing financial insight to support strategic decision.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Planning and Reporting </b></p> <ul> <li>Drive and oversee all aspects of the Regional budgeting/forecasting and reporting cycles. This will entail liaison with markets to gather information, understand assumptions/ strategy and ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the submissions.</li> <li>Work closely with Japan HQ and Brand Holders to address reporting requirements (which includes quarterly Investor Relations reporting, Townhall presentations), ensuring seamless communication and coordination.</li> <li>Responsible for monthly reporting requirement to various stakeholders (eg. HQ, Brand Holders) providing insightful analysis and commentary on the financial performance.</li> <li>Provide guidance to markets on reporting requirements, timelines and data quality expectations. This will include sharing of HQ guidance with markets.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b>Financial Analysis and Preparation of Executive Presentations</b></p> <ul> <li>Conduct Financial analysis to identify key business drivers & business opportunities in the Region and support strategic business -decision making.</li> <li>Support the preparation and delivery (when necessary) of executive presentations and business updates for STR. Share business and financial insights with management with a compelling and impactful narrative.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b>Regional Business Lead on Reporting Systems & Process</b></p> <ul> <li>Act as the Regional Business lead for the global FOCUS transformation project, leading the planning and reporting systems (BPC/BI/PaPM/GSMS), supporting pre and post go-live activities, ensuring implementation of system as per project timelines and smooth transition between legacy and FOCUS systems.</li> <li>Drive improvements and enhancements to systems & processes to optimise efficiency and accuracy.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b>Regional Initiatives Support</b></p> <ul> <li>Provide support in any ad-hoc HQ requests and initiatives (eg. Tracking of cost optimisation savings).</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b>KEY REQUIREMENTS</b></p> <ul> <li>Degree in Accountancy or relevant qualifications as a Chartered Accountant.</li> <li>At least 13-15 years of Regional Financial Planning and Analysis experience, within a multinational environment with proven experience in business planning and partnering.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate complex financial data into strategic insights.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear, concise manner with compelling narratives to various stakeholders.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and from various countries and cultures.</li> <li>Highly proficient in financial modelling, planning and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, BPC, BI, and SAP Cloud Analytics).</li> <li>Good business acumen, knowledge of key business performance indicators, strong commercial awareness.</li> <li>Highly independent, results oriented individual who can work under high pressure and dynamic environment.</li> <li>Strong integrity and desire to work in a company with a high-integrity culture.</li> </ul>