Job Description:
As the BP&A Lead, you will be responsible for providing valuable insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring the achievement of financial objectives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the overall success of the company by leveraging your expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance evaluation.
Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, forecasts, and budgets to support short-term and long-term business planning.
- Provide accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to management and key stakeholders.
Strategic Decision Support:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and evaluate business initiatives, investment opportunities, and pricing strategies.
- Conduct financial feasibility studies and ROI analysis for new projects, product lines, and market expansion plans.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making and drive business growth.
Forecasting and Budgeting:
- Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with warehouse ops and regional SBS to develop realistic financial targets and budgets.
- Coordinate the regular forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
- Evaluate and enhance the forecasting methodology to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Financial Performance Evaluation:
- Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and assess business performance.
- Provide insightful analysis of financial and operational metrics, identifying areas of improvement and potential risks.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop action plans and track the progress of initiatives aimed at achieving financial targets.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with finance team members, department heads, and business partners to ensure alignment of financial plans and objectives.
- Work closely with BI and Operations teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and adherence to financial policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance team, fostering their professional growth and development.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to stakeholders
- Proven experience in financial/business planning and analysis, preferably in the e-commerce or related industries
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint tools. Proficiency in SQL is an added advantage.
