Finance Manager

LUXASIA is the leading and largest beauty omnichannel brand-builder of Asia Pacific. Since 1986, it has successfully enabled market entry and brand growth for more than 100 luxury beauty brands, the likes of Albion, Aveda, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Creed, Diptyque, Hermes, La Prairie, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Montblanc, Paco Rabanne, Salvatore Ferragamo, and SK-II. LUXASIA has established Joint Ventures with the likes of LVMH Group, Revlon (for Elizabeth Arden), Puig, Shiseido, and Orveon (for Laura Mercier).  The Group's integrated brand-building capabilities include luxury retail, online commerce, consumer marketing & analytics, and supply chain management. LUXASIA is powered by a diverse and dynamic #OneTeam of 2700 talents across a growing footprint of 15 markets. 

 Why Join Us? 

At LUXASIA, we believe there is beauty within every talent – that is you.  

We grow you by building your competencies and unleashing your potential. We have curated a vast portfolio of over 100 luxury brands across Asia Pacific, and growing. Your work will enrich the lives of millions of consumers across the region. With us, you get to be an entrepreneur, running the business like it is your very own. We give you the autonomy but not without guidance and genuine care. We are a diverse and inclusive team that is courageously innovative. Together as #OneTeam, we celebrate differences, embrace change, explore new ideas, take risks, fail fast, and drive results. While challenges at work are inevitable, the journey promises to be fulfilling. 

 With LUXASIA, an exciting career filled with robust professional growth awaits you. Isn’t that beautiful?  

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop & drive forecasting cycle for Income Statement such as quarterly pacing, annual S2, and annual budgeting/operating plans
• Articulate commercial & financial risks and opportunities within portfolio, and partner with Functional Heads to review profitability estimates, explore and realize opportunities while mitigating risks.
• Partner with Operation teams to optimize billing, maximize collections, and manage past due.
• Support Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) in data requests for factoring opportunities
• Conduct transactional order review, costing analysis and related billing. Ensure revenue recognition, cash, billing and Accounts Receivable (AR) deliverables are compliant with financial regulations.
• Actively participate in contract handover reviews from Inquiry to Order (ITO) to Order to Remittance (OTR) i.e. T&C clarifications, Management Entity setup, payment security, hedging evaluation, etc.
• Lead process improvements and drive simplification projects. Leverage tax, commercial finance and train contract managers as applicable.
• Drive controllership compliance and ensure appropriate reporting principles, policies & metrics are being followed.
• Support internal and external audits (Statutory as well as Tax Reporting) related to revenue recognition and project related balances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or CA is a plus).
• 5-7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field, with a strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and drive profitability.
• Proven experience in process improvement, simplification projects, and financial compliance.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage large datasets and perform detailed financial analysis.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.