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Introduction:

Reporting directly to the Regional Finance Controlling Director for renowned international Fragrance Brands, this position is responsible for managing financial control, conducting data analysis, and preparing corporate reports for the travel retail sector in the Asia Pacific region.

Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with Area Managers across regional subsidiaries, agents, and the head office to design, forecast, and execute annual budgets, evaluate profitability, and recommend strategies to optimize the brands financial performance in the Asia Pacific market.
2. Compile contributions from both commercial and finance teams for updates and revisions to budgets.
3. Provide ongoing performance reviews and analytical reports for local and regional management, along with ad hoc reports as required.
4. Ensure accuracy and consistency in regional data to support effective business strategies.
5. Aggregate and present financial information regarding the brand's operations within Asia Pacific.
6. Deliver periodic and custom business reports for the regional leadership team, including profitability assessments for various brands and models.
7. Handle month-end financial closing processes and prepare variance analyses against planned budgets.
8. Maintain communication with the finance team in Paris to address Asia-related topics.
9. Monitor and refine workflow processes, ensuring full compliance with internal control standards.

Requirements:

Candidate Requirements:

1. A bachelor's degree or higher, with over ten years of experience in financial controlling
2. Excellent command of written and spoken English; familiarity with French is an asset.
3. Solid understanding of sales and marketing functions is essential.
4. Experience in the cosmetic or perfumery industry is a plus