Financial Analyst
- Shanghai
- RMB¥240,000-300,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work with data from a variety of sources to uncover actionable insights that inform strategic decisions.
- Develop and maintain automated dashboards to keep a pulse on regional performance, sales trends, and inventory metrics.
- Deliver high-impact analytics reports and performance updates for leadership, offering clear recommendations for action.
- Oversee financial planning cycles, including long-term budget setting, quarterly updates, and forecast revisions.
- Build and implement advanced models to evaluate the financial impact of key business initiatives, including pricing strategies and market expansion.
- Present detailed variance analyses and recommend adjustments that align with organizational objectives.
- Partner with different departments, including marketing teams, to evaluate the business impact of campaigns and promotional activities.
- Support operational teams in improving demand planning and inventory health.
- Contribute to the successful implementation of key financial technology systems and tools.
- Demonstrated experience in financial planning, analysis, or related fields, ideally within the consumer goods, luxury, or retail sectors.
- Advanced proficiency in tools like Excel and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI), with a focus on data visualization and reporting.
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems and financial databases is highly advantageous.
- Knowledge of SQL, Python, or other analytic tools for data-driven forecasting.
- Multi-language capabilities can be a plus for regional communication but are not mandatory.
- Ability to simplify complex data and present it in a meaningful way to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills, particularly when meeting deadlines during high-pressure planning cycles.
- A forward-thinking mindset with an interest in emerging consumer and market trends.