Finance Business Partner (Retail Stores)

Decathlon Singapore · Singapore

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Job Description:

• As a Finance Business Partner, to optimize the management duties and assist in making decisions which contribute to lasting profitability;
• Act as a counter-power, alerting as needed and proposing corrective actions;
• Ensure that all accounting records reflect precisely the business reality and adhere to both company standards and local tax and accounting regulations;
• Communicate accounting figures simply and effectively to operational contacts;
• Challenge current practices, if needed and propose new approaches;
• Be a reference in terms of business & analysis

Requirements

Business partner: Contribute to the Store(s) decision making

• Have a deep understanding of the retail business activity, its constraints, rhythm and risks related to its business activity (Online and Offline)
• Ensure reliability of financial reports (Profit & loss, Balance sheet)
• Know the key indicators of the retail scope of operations and assist in writing relevant and quantified action plans (SMART), together with the store leaders / operations leader
• Participate regularly in operational meetings; the quality and relevance of your meeting contributions make them sought after by the store team
• Work closely with the finance partners in supply and logistics team to share insights and drive actions for value-chain synergy

Management Accounting: Ensure financial forecasts are reliable and optimize management processes within your scope of responsibility.

• Help the store team to ensure the reliability of forecasts (Sales, Margins, Hours, Stock, Expenses, Investment planning)
• Together with Store leaders, monitor KPIs to keep track of the retail activity and drive performance
• Regularly go over the 12-months rolling piloting planned in order to facilitate the budgeting process and evaluate current performance.
• Alert if needed on stock and flow indicators (Stock levels, rotations of stock, etc.)

Financial Accounting: Ensure reliable financial information

• Ensure that the Profit and Loss accounts accurately reflect monthly income and expenses, and comply with company’s standards (EA) and local standards (AA);
• Gather and identify business activity risks and reflect them in the financial books;
• Ensure the completeness, existence and accuracy of assets (Inventory, Fixed assets) with the help of operations managers.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business)
• 3 to 5 years in Finance related job i.e. External auditor, Finance planning and analyst
• A vital and dynamic personality, able to take the lead on various topics with a high level of initiative.

Advantages

• Certifications ie CFA, CPA, ACCA
• Seniority, 2 to 4 years of Finance Business Partnering and/or planning and analysis experience
• Previous managerial experience

Benefits

💰 A Remuneration That Grows With You:

Salary in accordance with your experience

Monthly bonus based on sales performance - up to 10%.

Dive into the opportunity to become a Shareholder and share in the success of our global family.

At the end of the year, reap the rewards of profit sharing based on the performances across the country.

🚀 Climb the Career Ladder:

Elevate your skills with the power of our internal Decathlon Academy – upskill and re-skill your way to greatness.

Chart your course with local and global career progression opportunities (Zig-zag and/or specialization) in retail, procurement and support team.

❤️ Because We Care About You:

We've got your well-being covered with comprehensive medical and insurance coverage.

Enjoy a flexible spending allowance annually for Sports & Health related expenses, including dental, vision and wellness activities;

Enjoy staff discount across ALL Decathlon products

🏋️‍♀️ Sports, Community, and Bonding:

Kick off those shoes and join in the sports fun after work or during team meetings.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of like-minded, sporty individuals just like you!

At Decathlon, we're not just a workplace – we're a lifestyle, and we want you to experience the very best. Join us and let's conquer the world of sports together! 🌟🏆🎉

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