About Valiram Valiram was established in 1935 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, originally specializing in the textile trade. Today, Valiram is Southeast Asia's leading luxury goods and 360 retail specialist with presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam and the Philippines. Operating more than 500 stores, a number which continues to grow, the group represents in excess of 200 brands across various categories, from fashion and accessories, timepieces and jewelry, perfume and cosmetics to confectionery and dining concepts. Learn more about us at www.valiram.com Valiram Brands: Beauty (Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Rituals, Molton Brown) Fashion (Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Tory Burch, Chloe, MLB Korea, Giuseppe Zanotti, Charles & Keith, Pedro etc) Accessories (Swarovski, Mont Blanc) Travel Retail (Hermes, Bvlgari, The Flying Emporium, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Beaute Love, Ion Gizmos, Candy Party, Wear + When, Tumi) F&B (Bacha Coffee, Quivo, Godiva, TWG Tea, Laderach, Candy Party) Watches (Swiss Watch, Tudor, Rolex, Cartier, Tissot, Zenith, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Blancpain, Omega) About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented finance professional to join our team as an Assistant Manager - Business Planning. In this role, you will be responsible for performing comprehensive financial analysis, including building and maintaining financial models, setting and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and conducting benchmarking and profitability assessments. You&aposll play a key role in monitoring the performance of business units, analyzing financial data, and evaluating their impact on the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement. This position offers the opportunity to directly contribute to strategic decision-making and drive business success through financial insights. Key Responsibility Areas: Prepare and assist in monthly management report by brand and country. Conduct in-depth review of financial performance by performing profit and loss variance analysis against budget and prior year, trend analysis, and provide quality insights and commentaries. Liaise and collaborate with the accounting team to reconcile, analyse, and ensure accuracy of overall monthly management report. Ensure monthly management reports are correctly and timely prepared and published to brands/countries. Prepare and assist in reviewing and consolidate, brands/countries budgets submissions, with necessary justifications. Assist other members of the team in preparing ad-hoc store benchmarking reports, occupancy report, financial data analysis, presentations for the management and all finance matters. Maintain FP&A system on updating master data and assisting in maintenance issue and improvements. Key Requirements: Education: Must possess Degree in Finance and Accounting (Professional Qualification will be added advantage). Professional Experience: Preferably 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably commercial finance/business analysis experience in retail/FMCG industry. Personal attributes: Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills. Able to multitask, proactive, work under pressure and deliver within tight deadline. Languages: Fluent English and both in written and spoken. Knowledge of other language is added advantage. Why work for us We&aposre more than just a job; we&aposre a place where you can develop your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and have fun along the way! Here&aposs why you&aposll love working with us: Level Up Your Career: Upskill at Your Pace: Our comprehensive online training platform offers courses in communication, leadership, Excel, and more - investing in your growth. Proven Development Track: Last year alone, we conducted 150 trainings and empowered 65% employees to develop their skills and competencies, paving the journey to career growth and advancement. Fun & Vibrant Workplace: Engaged & Connected: We host numerous employee engagement activities like V-Club to build connections and a strong sense of community. Celebrate Together: We value cultural traditions and celebrate major national festivals with the whole team! Express Yourself: Enjoy the freedom of a fashionable dress code. At our HQ Office you can enjoy: Convenient & Delicious: Enjoy the perk of an in-house cafe serving delicious meals at subsidized prices, so you can fuel your day without breaking the bank. Effortless Travel: Our office is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from public transportation, making your commute a breeze. Parking Made Easy: Need to drive No worries! We offer ample parking in nearby locations. Rewarding Benefits: Shop Like an Insider: Employees can enjoy staff purchase discounts up to 30% for all the brands we cover, as well as friends & family sale annually. Life Balance & Support: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Birthday Leave, Hospitalization Leave, Study Leave, Calamity Leave, Compassionate Leave, Maternity/Paternity Leave, and Marriage Leave, to support you throughout life&aposs stages. Show more Show less