Description:
About the Company
Wellizen is a global brand management company focused on wellness innovations that improve daily lives. Our name combines "wellness" and "citizens," reflecting our mission to serve a global community with premium products and personalized services. We value collaboration, creativity, and inclusivity, and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our growing team.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for financial analysis, budgeting, management reporting, and variance analysis, providing strategic decision-making support to optimize business performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance financial transparency and drive data-driven decision-making. Retail industry experience is preferred but not essential.
This is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover role
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide actionable insights for business growth
- Develop and manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial planning
- Prepare and deliver management reports, ensuring financial data is presented clearly and effectively to key stakeholders
- Perform variance analysis, identifying key drivers of performance deviations and recommending corrective actions
- Monitor key financial metrics, analyze trends, and propose optimization strategies
- Build and improve financial models to enhance data accuracy and decision-making
- Support new business initiatives, investments, and strategic projects through financial feasibility analysis
- Oversee cost control measures and profitability analysis, recommending improvement strategies
- Ensure the accuracy and compliance of financial reports and support internal/external audits
- Collaborate with business teams to provide financial insights and operational support
- Support ad hoc tasks assigned by the Finance Director to assist in day-to-day financial operations and business needs
- (For candidates with retail experience) Analyze sales data, inventory turnover, and store profitability to support business improvements
- Adapt to evolving business needs and take on new responsibilities as the company and finance team structure develop
- Provide financial support on special projects and initiatives as required
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Certification: CA or CPA qualification is essential
- Experience: 5+ years in financial analysis, FP&A, management reporting, and variance analysis; retail industry experience is preferred but not required
Technical Skills:
- Strong proficiency in management reporting and variance analysis
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling
- Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for data visualization and reporting
- Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, cost control, and profitability analysis
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to present complex financial data to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Ability to adapt to changes in business structure and responsibilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment with growth opportunities
- The chance to contribute to strategic financial decisions in a growing company