Balenciaga Assistant Finance Manager
Join Balenciaga in Singapore as an Assistant Finance Manager. This role involves financial reporting, budgeting, and supporting business plans in Southeast Asia. Ideal for candidates with 5-6 years of experience in luxury retail finance.
Overview
Balenciaga, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, was founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and has been a pioneer in modern couture since its establishment in Paris in 1937. As part of the Kering Group, Balenciaga continues to innovate under the creative direction of Demna, offering cutting-edge collections and maintaining a strong presence in the digital and social spheres. The brand is committed to fostering professional growth and diversity within its workforce.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of monthly management reports, including sales and inventory analysis, for management review and group consolidation.
- Review lease information submitted by shared services and ensure alignment with approved capex.
- Prepare and analyze monthly reporting packages for review with the APAC team.
- Communicate monthly spending reports to budget owners for monitoring and tracking against budget and forecasts.
- Coordinate with the Finance Shared Service Center for compliance with auditors, tax consultants, bankers, and government agencies.
- Oversee the timely submission of budget and forecasts for Southeast Asia entities and reporting to APAC.
- Manage cost control with budget owners and support business plans and projects with the retail team in Southeast Asia.
- Prepare financial models and feasibility studies for new business opportunities.
- Coordinate legal reviews on lease agreements and manage finance transformation projects with the SSC.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field with CA/CPA qualifications or equivalent.
- 5 to 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in the luxury retail industry.
- Experience in audit or internal control is preferred.
Skills
Experience
5 to 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in the luxury retail industry.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field with CA/CPA qualifications or equivalent.
Workplace
The role is situated in Singapore, Central, Singapore. There are currently 203 open positions in Singapore on Cerulean, with 8 added recently. Across Singapore, Cerulean lists 203 open roles — 8 of them newly added.
Benefits
Balenciaga offers opportunities for professional development within the brand and the Kering Group, fostering a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.
Culture
Balenciaga is dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing diversity in all its forms. The company encourages personal and professional growth, ensuring that employees can reach their full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment.
About Cerulean
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