Business Manager

Provide strategic analysis to the Regional management team and recommendations for improvements. Support the execution of business plans to deliver regional goals (eg, new brand launch, new channel). Collaborate closely with marketing, demand planning and supply chain planning functions at regional and affiliate levels, particularly in demand planning process to validate sales assumptions and forecast reconciliations. Provide analysis of saleable and promotional inventory levels at trade and in regional hub. Prepare business presentation, whenever necessary. Establish good knowledge of the business environment and able to provide an independent evaluation of brands financial forecast, and assessment of financial risk or opportunities. Manage relationship with cluster accounting team, SVIP Finance and regional finance team. Work Experience: University Degree in Finance/Accounting Minimum of 10 years working experience in finance, preferably in sales affiliate or retail industry Preferably CPA or CIMA Hands on experience in SAP and knowledge of CPM Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Ability to coach and support SAP knowledge to stakeholders Strong leadership skills Ability to operate well in a fast moving and ambiguous environment.