Key Responsibilities
P&L Ownership & Analysis
- Full responsibility for departmental P&L analysis across ~50 departments.
- Conduct weekly and monthly KPI reviews, including margin, supplier income, pricing effects, NWC, stock days, and payment terms.
- Perform in-depth analyses across supplier, buying category, channel, and customer group dimensions.
- Ensure margin accuracy and alignment with Romanian accounting standards and MCC Romania requirements.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead budget planning and execution for Offer Management department
- Prepare business cases for buying decisions with necessary approvals.
- Support special projects during month-end (e.g., advance goods loading).
Reporting & Presentations
- Prepare and present reports for weekly sales meetings and monthly board reviews.
- Provide commentary and insights for category managers and open forums.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to local authorities (language dependency can be delegated).
Data & Systems Expertise
- Proficient in SAP, advanced Excel, and VBA including the ability to read and modify scripts.
- Work confidently with complex data structures and perform advanced financial analyses.
- Experience with MS Access and Big Data environments would be considered an advantage.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Commercial, Ops, and IT teams.
- Actively participate in transition discussions and retrospectives.
Language & Local Knowledge
- Romanian language proficiency preferred for local reporting and stakeholder engagement.
- Knowledge of the Romanian chart of accounts and local accounting regulations is highly desirable, although not a mandatory hiring requirement.
Education
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Controlling.
Experience
- Proven experience in budget cycles and controlling.
- Previous experience in retail and stock management environments; experience with Tesco would be considered an advantage.
- Exposure to Romanian accounting systems and post-LUCA implementation environments.
Skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
- Advanced Excel and VBA capabilities.
- Ability to navigate complex metrics and systems.
Mindset
- Transition-oriented, proactive, and detail-focused.
- Adaptable to evolving systems and able to contribute added value.
