Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Drive the budget, forecasting and consolidation processes for wholesale, and franchise in the country. The cornerstone activity of this role is driving consistency and alignment of planning, reporting and methodology for the channels in alignment with globally defined planning processes. In addition, cross-functional activities such as driving cost efficiencies, establishing a consistent reporting environment and optimizing business decisions to maximize profitability are key responsibilities of this position. The role ensures the local and regional wholesale & franchise teams are provided top notch and highly relevant information, analysis and trade-off alternatives for their business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage planning and execution of annual budget process and periodical forecasting process giving guidance, clear assumptions and methodology to the countries for channels to ensure Forecast Accuracy and work closely together with regional and country channel teams.

· Generate monthly business review with detailed explanation and analysis of country / channel evolution - Deep understanding of country´s actual numbers, development and KPIs evolution to provide insights and transparency to the commercial sr. manager, FP&A Director and channel directors.

· Drive standardization of processes, accounting and reports in alignment with LAM to comply with global timelines and requirements and ensure complete and accurate information.

· Align and partner with wholesale & franchise leads to support them in the design of the strategy providing financial support and knowledge of the business and ensuring that the countries plans are aligned with the strategy.

· Influence customer P&L by analyzing distribution agreements and investment strategies (trade terms, overheads and AR) to maximize profitability and optimize brand presentation.

· Generate support and optimize business analysis & business plan thinking throughout the wholesale and franchise organization to ensure profitable business and sustainable growth and enable fact based decisions.

· Generate BOH and backlog analysis, TT analysis, R&O to ensure that business decisions are based on analysis and that information is available when required· Drive or participate in discussions, projects and analysis looking for business opportunities to improve CTB and financial KPIs.Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

· Experienced in job and fully qualified/trained· Combined broad theoretical and practical knowledge incl. company policies and practices· Strong competence with various tools, procedures, etc

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:· 5 Years experience