Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Associate Location: Taguig City, Philippines - Head Office Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Finance Reports To: FP&A Manager / Finance Director About the Role: We're on the lookout for a highly analytical and detail-driven FP&A Associate to join our dynamic Finance team. In this key role, you will support the planning, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts across our diverse portfolio of retail brands. Based at our head office in Taguig, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights that drive strategic decisions, optimize performance, and fuel growth. What You'll Do: Contribute to the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans across all business units. Analyze actual results versus budget and provide variance analysis and recommendations to leadership. Build and maintain financial models, dashboards, and scenario analysis tools to support decision-making. Partner with departments such as Sales, Operations, and Merchandising to gather inputs and validate key business assumptions. Prepare accurate, timely financial reports and presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor financial health across various brands, stores, and sales channels. Provide financial support for store openings, product launches, and other strategic initiatives. Maintain and enhance FP&A tools, templates, and reporting processes. Identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas that may impact financial outcomes. Participate in projects focused on cost efficiency, business expansion, and system enhancements. What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 1-3 years of relevant experience in FP&A, business analytics, or corporate finance; retail or FMCG experience preferred. Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of financial modeling and visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau is a plus. Experience with ERP or accounting platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks). Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with strong collaboration skills across different teams. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Highly organized with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. Preferred (Nice to Have): Experience supporting multi-store retail operations or e-commerce businesses. Understanding of retail-specific finance concepts such as inventory management, cost allocation, and margin analysis. Professional certifications (CPA, CMA, or similar) are a plus but not required. Passion for financial strategy, data insights, and process improvement. Show more Show less