Corporate Planning – Senior Finance Analyst

A leading global retailer is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to join their Corporate Planning team in Jakarta. This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping the organisation’s financial future, supporting strategic planning and budgeting processes that drive business success.

You will be empowered to deliver high-quality financial insights, collaborate across departments, and influence key decisions at every level of the company. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where your analytical skills and business acumen are valued, and you can grow professionally through ongoing training and development. Flexible working opportunities and generous pension contributions are available, ensuring you have the support needed to thrive both personally and professionally.

• Join a globally recognised retail brand with a strong commitment to employee growth, offering extensive training opportunities and flexible working arrangements for work-life balance.
• Play a crucial role in corporate planning by preparing, analysing, and monitoring budgets, financial plans, and business forecasts while collaborating closely with multiple teams across the business.
• Benefit from supportive leadership and a knowledgeable network of professionals dedicated to nurturing talent, sharing expertise, and driving sustainable business performance.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Finance Analyst within the Corporate Planning team based in Jakarta, you will be entrusted with responsibilities that span both strategic oversight and hands-on operational involvement. Your day-to-day activities will include developing robust annual budgets that encompass sales targets, operational expenditures, capital investments, and workforce costs. You will collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams to monitor profit-and-loss statements while ensuring that departmental budgets align seamlessly with broader business objectives. By conducting detailed variance analyses between planned versus actual outcomes, you will provide actionable recommendations that drive continuous improvement. Your role extends beyond traditional finance functions; you will actively participate in retail operations by translating complex financial data into practical store-level improvements. Regularly preparing management reports for senior stakeholders will be essential in keeping everyone informed about budget performance and profitability trends. Additionally, you will guide internal teams on best practices related to budgeting and cost control while championing initiatives that enhance cost efficiency without compromising sustainability. Coordinating the entire planning cycle across departments ensures that all aspects of financial governance are adhered to. Supporting strategic decision-making through simulations or scenario analyses further cements your position as a trusted advisor within the organisation.

• Develop, analyse, and maintain the company-wide annual budget including daily sales budgets, operating costs, capitalisation costs, and manpower expenses to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Manage and monitor the company’s Profit and Loss statements by working collaboratively with various departments to guarantee budget adherence and support business objectives.
• Perform comprehensive variance analysis between budgeted, forecasted, and actual results while providing clear insights and actionable recommendations to management for continuous improvement.
• Analyse business and retail performance trends such as sales, cost efficiency, productivity, and profitability in line with the company’s long-term strategy.
• Engage directly in retail operations by translating financial analysis into practical impacts and improvement initiatives at store level for enhanced operational effectiveness.
• Prepare periodic management reports covering budget performance, forecasts, profitability metrics, and key financial KPIs for stakeholders including management, board members, shareholders, and other relevant parties.
• Provide guidance on budgeting practices, P&L control measures, and cost awareness initiatives to internal stakeholders including store teams to foster a culture of financial responsibility.
• Monitor cost efficiency initiatives by identifying saving opportunities while ensuring sustainability of business operations across all functions.
• Coordinate with all departments throughout the end-to-end planning cycle including budget preparation, revision processes, rolling forecasts, and cost control activities.
• Support management in strategic planning efforts such as business simulations, scenario analyses, ad-hoc financial evaluations while ensuring compliance with internal policies and governance standards.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Senior Finance Analyst position brings a wealth of experience from both public accounting firms—preferably Big 4—and retail industry finance roles spanning audit or advisory functions as well as corporate planning or FP&A positions. Your educational background includes at least a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or Management. You are proficient in English (written and verbal) which enables seamless communication across diverse teams. Your technical expertise covers planning & budgeting processes alongside performance management strategies; you understand corporate financing principles at least at a basic-to-intermediate level. Project management skills complement your ability to write technical reports or deliver compelling presentations tailored for different audiences. You thrive under pressure—managing tight timelines without sacrificing quality—and willingly engage at both strategic levels (such as scenario analysis) as well as operational tasks like store-related financial reviews. Your approach is grounded in analytical thinking combined with strong business acumen; information seeking comes naturally along with an unwavering attention to detail. You are comfortable guiding others on best practices related to budgeting or cost control while maintaining compliance with internal governance standards.

• Demonstrate strong analytical skills paired with advanced financial analysis capabilities that enable you to convert complex data sets into meaningful business insights for stakeholders.
• Show proficiency in budgeting techniques, forecasting methodologies, and overall financial management practices necessary for effective corporate planning.
• Exhibit high competency in using financial systems and tools such as Microsoft Excel (advanced), PowerPoint presentations, and Word documentation for accurate reporting.
• Possess excellent communication abilities coupled with stakeholder management skills allowing you to explain intricate financial concepts clearly to non-finance audiences across departments.
• Bring proven experience from roles within retail finance or corporate planning environments—ideally having worked in FP&A positions—with deep understanding of industry dynamics.
• Display sound knowledge of financial regulations including accounting standards as well as internal controls required for maintaining compliance within corporate policies.
• Manage multiple priorities efficiently under tight deadlines within a fast-paced business setting while maintaining meticulous attention to detail throughout all tasks undertaken.
• Adopt a continuous improvement mindset focused on value-added solutions that benefit both operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability of the business.
• Apply problem-solving abilities from a business-oriented perspective ensuring recommendations are practical yet impactful for organisational growth.
• Maintain professionalism by working independently when required but also collaborating effectively across functions as part of an interdependent team.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the world’s most respected retailers renowned for its commitment to employee development through structured training programmes designed to nurture talent at every stage of your career journey. The company fosters an inclusive workplace culture where collaboration is encouraged among knowledgeable professionals who share expertise freely within supportive networks. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements tailored towards achieving optimal work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions that secure your future wellbeing. Leadership here is characterised by growth-focused values—ensuring you receive guidance not only on professional matters but also personal development goals. The company’s dedication to sustainable business practices means your contributions are valued not just for immediate impact but also for their long-term significance within the wider community. With access to ongoing learning opportunities plus exposure to innovative projects across multiple departments—including direct involvement in retail operations—you’ll find yourself continually challenged yet supported every step of the way.

What's next:

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact within a globally recognised retail leader’s finance team—where your expertise is valued—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.