Senior Manager Finance & Operations - Travel Retail Americas - 20649

Company: Foster McKay
Location: New York
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

"Opportunities don't happen, you create them" In line with TR Americas strategy and Global Retail Finance guidelines, the Head of Finance and Operations acts as a business partner and manages, with a team of 2, the business controlling, the financial reporting, the operations follow up and the internal control in order to enhance TR Americas performance.What would I be doing?Business Partner

• In line with global Travel Retail Strategy, and company/GTR financial framework and guidelines, act as business partner to the MD TR Americas, advise, support financial decisions and provide strategic insights to improve the business performance
• In line with global Travel Retail Strategy, and company/GTR financial framework and guidelines, support financial & business decisions with the TR Americas sales and marketing teams to improve business performance
• Support building of strategic long term & retail growth plans
• Set up, streamline and rationalize existing internal processes, implement new processes and develop analysis needed for TR Americas expansion.Business Controlling
  • Provide the management with clear understanding of the business, through dashboards & scorecards
  • Analyze and provide recommendations for actions about sell in and sell out
  • Develops & provide thorough analysis of retail stores performance
  • Challenge and follow the A&P investments
  • Drive profitability, product allocations and mix optimization
  • Ensure a relevant Credit Management in line with company DSO guidelines
  • Own volumes, net sales and MOP reporting to GTR and company on a monthly basis for actuals
  • Lead the Budget and its revisions for the region: Establish the calendar. Provide guidance and support to the markets. Challenge budget assumptions. Follow-up of adjustments requested by the Global team
  • Drive the Risk & Opportunity and landing processes
  • Owns CAPEX submission and follow up process
  • Ensure quality, integrity and timely availability of financial informationPROFILEOperations
    • Drive the end to end planning cycle so product forecast supports business and financial plans and ultimately maximizes sales and inventory
    • Ensure the on time, in full delivery of products in the TR Americas Warehouses
    • Daily liaison with local warehouse to optimize order flow & inventory level based on business needs
    • Liaise on supply issues/challenges and warehouse management
    • Follow up and challenge of Sales teams' requests
    • Responsible for accurate APO reporting to company on a monthly basis
    • Responsible for monthly BE reportingInternal Control
      • Guarantee compliance and integrity across the Region
      • Lead ERICA processes for TR Americas
      • Ensure audit high performance and guarantee resolution of audit challengesDirect and Transversal Management
        • Directly manage 2 teams members (1 permanent & 1 VIE/part time) : define their objectives, ensure their development and assesses their performance
        • Build strong and trustful relationships with GTR finance teams in other regions and at global level
        • Build relevant relationships and specific knowledge with domestic Markets (finance community and broader)Qualifications, Experience & Skills RequiredWhat would make me qualified?Education
          • University degree or Business School. Majors or post-grad qualification in Finance or related subjects a plusLanguage
            • Fluency in English. French & Spanish a plusProfessional Experience & Know How
              • Minimum 12 years' experience in Finance; successful Management Accounting positions with solid financial analysis background
              • Strong knowledge of finance & accounting principles combined with good commercial acumen
              • International mindset
              • Leadership in complex cross-functional environments & Team ManagementTechnical & Management Skills
                • Strong analytical skills, with accuracy and attention to detail
                • Action and result oriented, driving for improved performance
                • Good organization & planningPersonal & Interpersonal Skills
                  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
                  • Effective team player across diverse disciplines and cultures/time zones
                  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills with cultural diversities
                  • Strategic thinking
                  • Integrity will be key
                  • Initiative & action driven, and autonomy
                  • Ambitious and eager to learn and take on new challengesUnion or Mercer County NJ / Hybrid model
                    

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