LVMH - Business Planning Manager

Job description

Company : SSC P&C China
Business group : Perfumes & Cosmetics
Business Analysis
·  Analyze the overall delivery of Company financial targets on a regular basis and report back to the business with recommendations as necessary
·  Work closely with operational team and develop excellent knowledge of the business units' operating environments
·  Challenge the performance of markets
·  Alert management (local and central) on risks and opportunities.
·  Determine, measure and follow-up key cost drivers in a periodic basis.
·  Involvement and assistance in the auditing process
- both internal and external as required.
·  Analysis and proposal of profitability of capital expenditure
·  Analysis of business risk and preparation of back-up plan for business target achievement.
 
Plan, Budget, Revision
·  Manage the annual budgeting process and subsequent revisions such as R1, R2, 3 year plan, etc.
·  Preparation of Budget and Revisions in accordance with parent company requirements and timetable, working with the country to gather information in a timely and accurate way.
·  Actively involved in business strategy and brand objectives.
 
Reporting and Financial Monitoring
·  Prepare monthly reporting for the parent company in a timely and accurate way.
·  Monitor and control the KPI of China including Turnover, Operating Profit, DSO, A&P investment, DOI & inventory depreciation etc..
·  Review, control and approve capex
·  Follow the sales development and expenses control
·  Provide and update detailed monthly analysis of costs by cost center and by cost type, analyzing main variances with latest revision, budget and previous year.
· Prepare and validate specific provisions and accruals.
 
Project Analysis and support
·  Provide analytical support to various cross-function initiatives and ad hoc projects.
·  Participate in new projects by processing simulations and preparing business plans, study of the cash flow and P&L.

Desired profile

Experience required : Minimum 5 years
Key competencies:
 
·        Excellent communication skills
·        Good experience in leading big scale or multi-function financial role
·        Ability to work under pressure and to respect deadlines
·        Strong analytical skills
·        Logical thinking
·        Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing environment and business needs
·        High levels of persuading and influencing skills
 
Technical Skills
·        Qualified Accountant or Business school
 
Profile:
University degree in Finance & management controlling
At least 5-8 year experience in a similar position within an international group.
Ability to analyze, compare and interpret facts quickly
Strong business acumen
Strategic thinker
Pro-active
Dynamic
Customer focused (external and internal)
Self-motivated
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
Team player
System oriented (strong Excel skills)