Financial Manager

• Work location: Can Tho city, Viet Nam
• 1.
• Corporate Financial Planning & Strategic Forecasting ·       Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning. ·       Develop and maintain driver-based financial forecasting models covering Revenue, Gross Profit, Operating Expenses (OPEX), Cash Flow, and EBITDA. ·       Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate business risks and strategic opportunities. ·       Prepare financial feasibility studies and investment analyses for new store openings, relocations, capital expenditures, and other strategic initiatives. ·       Monitor budget utilization and recommend corrective actions to ensure financial targets are achieved.
• 3.
• Management Accounting & Business Performance Analysis ·       Develop and manage monthly management reports highlighting business performance, financial trends, and key operational drivers. ·       Prepare and analyze Profit & Loss statements by store, region, business unit, and product category. ·       Perform detailed variance analysis on revenue, gross margin, pricing, sales volume, product mix, inventory shrinkage, stock aging, operating expenses, and labor costs. ·       Monitor key financial and commercial KPIs including gross margin, promotion ROI, inventory turnover, working capital, labor productivity, and SKU profitability. ·       Identify business risks and improvement opportunities through financial and operational performance analysis.
• 3.
• Executive Decision Support & Business Partnering ·       Prepare and present monthly FP&A reports, financial dashboards, and executive performance packs for the CFO, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team. ·       Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Category Management, HR, and Accounting teams to improve business performance and profitability. ·       Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning, pricing decisions, cost optimization, and commercial initiatives. ·       Establish financial KPIs and performance dashboards to support data-driven management decisions. ·       Ensure consistency, transparency, and integrity of financial data across all business functions. ·       Lead continuous improvements in financial reporting processes through automation, Business Intelligence (BI), and data analytics solutions. ·       Analyze the financial impact of initiatives and operational decisions across all business functions, providing recommendations to support effective decision-making. ·       Translate financial data into meaningful business insights and strategic recommendations for the CFO and Executive Leadership Team

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CFA is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Management Accounting, or Corporate Finance, with proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business performance analysis.

Industry Experience

• Experience in retail, pharmaceutical, FMCG, or multi-site business operations is highly preferred, particularly in managing store-level financial performance and profitability.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to develop financial models, conduct scenario analysis, and evaluate investment feasibility.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, cash flow, working capital, cost optimization, and financial KPIs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. Experience with ERP systems, Power BI, or other Business Intelligence tools is an advantage.

Leadership & Business Partnering

• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide financial insights to support strategic business decisions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior management.

Language Requirements

• Open to both Vietnamese and Korean candidates.
• Fluent Vietnamese proficiency is mandatory , including strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with local teams and stakeholders.
• Korean and/or English proficiency is an advantage, particularly for communication with regional or international stakeholders.