Regional FP&A Analyst - Asia

Overview:

Tiffany Asia's FP&A team is looking for an Analyst (2-5 years experience) in Japan to fill a new and exciting position:

Tiffany was acquired this year by LVMH, the world leader in luxury, who intends to turn the brand around through initiatives on all fronts; products, pricing, network, communication…

The Asia team (newly created within the Tokyo office) will oversee Japan, China, Korea, South East Asia and Oceania, rather unique in retail luxury! The team is small and touches on topics cross-country and cross-divisions, with strategic initiatives that impact the whole region.

The Asia FP&A Analyst will be at the center of this change and will be instrumental in structuring the planning, reporting, and business intelligence processes… but also outside the sphere of finance through analysis on pricing, mystery shopping, etc.

Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, an interest in retail and luxury, be self-starters, fluent in English; an Asian language (Mandarin, Japanese) as a big plus.

Responsibilities:

Reporting (30%):
• Update monthly management reporting packages for Capital and Operating expenses, including summarizing for Senior Management.
• Capture KPIs and analyze trends over time. Independently perform deep-dive analysis to understand the underlying drivers. Provide insight and commentary on trends; proactively identify opportunities/risk areas where appropriate.
• Interface with business management financial statements, reporting activity, and adherence to policy.
• Prepare ad hoc financial and analytical support for the broader supply chain, as necessary.

Analysis & Financial Modeling(30%):
• Perform return analysis, including proformas, on various project proposals
• Monitor investment performance and provide timely feedback to management

Expense and Capital Planning(15%):
• Provide support and partnership for annual operational expense budget and coordination with business units across the regions
• Support creation of documentation and presentations for senior leadership

Ad Hoc(25%):
• Presentation preparation for Tiffany and LVMH top management
• Specific analysis requests
• Specific project requests

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in Finance
• Strong analytical skills
• Self-Starter/Excellent coordinator and communicator
• Retail experience
• Project management
• Data management
• Language: Fluent English, one Asian language is a big plus: Mandarin, Japanese.