Senior Analyst-Finance

Overview

Senior Analyst-Finance plays a critical role in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. This position partners with the Senior Finance Controller and cross-functional teams to oversee financial planning, reporting, budgeting, inventory management, business performance analysis, and new business development initiatives. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, commercial acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset to support sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions and operational strategies.
• Analyze financial performance, identifying trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Support the Senior Finance Controller in gross margin analysis for new products, promotions, and discount offerings.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and scenario planning for management.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Maintain compliance with Thai tax laws, TFRS, and internal policies.
• Oversee financial transactions, ensuring data integrity within ERP and BI systems.
• Lead internal and external audit processes, preparing required documentation and supporting compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and strengthen financial controls.
• Oversee inventory ordering system, ensuring stores have sufficient stock while managing costs efficiently.
• Conduct weekly cost-of-goods sold (COGS) analysis, monitoring variances and optimizing cost controls.
• Support stock reconciliation and variance analysis to minimize waste and ensure operational efficiency.
• Assist the Senior Finance Controller in preparing the annual budget and financial forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze actual vs. budget performance, recommending corrective actions when needed.
• Provide financial planning support for store expansion, renovations, and CAPEX investments.
• Partner with Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Development teams to support business growth and strategic initiatives
• Monitor key business KPIs, identify performance gaps, and recommend action plans to improve revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead financial, commercial, and operational performance of new business brands by driving growth initiatives, evaluating investment opportunities, and partnering cross-functionally to achieve sustainable profitability under the guidance of the Finance Director and Senior Finance Controller.
• Evaluate new store openings, business opportunities, and investment projects through financial analysis, ROI assessment, and post-investment performance reviews.
• Ensure financial data is accurately captured and reported in Business Intelligence (BI) and ERP systems.
• Generate customized financial reports to support decision-making for operations, marketing, and supply chain.
• Drive process improvement and reporting automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and decision-making capabilities.
• Work with IT teams to enhance financial systems and reporting tools.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Finance Controller to support the organization’s financial health and strategic objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably within the food & beverage, retail, or QSR industry.
• Experience with multi-unit/franchise business models is an advantage.
• Previous audit experience from a Big 4 firm is preferred.
• CPA, ACCA, or CFA certification is a plus.