Finance Business Partner (Retail Stores)

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Job Description:

• As a Finance Business Partner, to optimize the management duties and assist in making decisions which contribute to lasting profitability;
• Act as a counter-power, alerting as needed and proposing corrective actions;
• Ensure that all accounting records reflect precisely the business reality and adhere to both company standards and local tax and accounting regulations;
• Communicate accounting figures simply and effectively to operational contacts;
• Challenge current practices, if needed and propose new approaches;
• Be a reference in terms of business & analysis

Requirements

Business partner: Contribute to the Store(s) decision making

• Have a deep understanding of the retail business activity, its constraints, rhythm and risks related to its business activity (Online and Offline)
• Ensure reliability of financial reports (Profit & loss, Balance sheet)
• Know the key indicators of the retail scope of operations and assist in writing relevant and quantified action plans (SMART), together with the store leaders / operations leader
• Participate regularly in operational meetings; the quality and relevance of your meeting contributions make them sought after by the store team
• Work closely with the finance partners in supply and logistics team to share insights and drive actions for value-chain synergy

Management Accounting: Ensure financial forecasts are reliable and optimize management processes within your scope of responsibility.

• Help the store team to ensure the reliability of forecasts (Sales, Margins, Hours, Stock, Expenses, Investment planning)
• Together with Store leaders, monitor KPIs to keep track of the retail activity and drive performance
• Regularly go over the 12-months rolling piloting planned in order to facilitate the budgeting process and evaluate current performance.
• Alert if needed on stock and flow indicators (Stock levels, rotations of stock, etc.)

Financial Accounting: Ensure reliable financial information

• Ensure that the Profit and Loss accounts accurately reflect monthly income and expenses, and comply with company’s standards (EA) and local standards (AA);
• Gather and identify business activity risks and reflect them in the financial books;
• Ensure the completeness, existence and accuracy of assets (Inventory, Fixed assets) with the help of operations managers.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business)
• 3 to 5 years in Finance related job i.e. External auditor, Finance planning and analyst
• A vital and dynamic personality, able to take the lead on various topics with a high level of initiative.

Advantages

• Certifications ie CFA, CPA, ACCA
• Seniority, 2 to 4 years of Finance Business Partnering and/or planning and analysis experience
• Previous managerial experience

Benefits

A Remuneration That Grows With You:

Salary in accordance with your experience

Monthly bonus based on sales performance - up to 10%.

Dive into the opportunity to become a Shareholder and share in the success of our global family.

At the end of the year, reap the rewards of profit sharing based on the performances across the country.

Climb the Career Ladder:

Elevate your skills with the power of our internal Decathlon Academy – upskill and re-skill your way to greatness.

Chart your course with local and global career progression opportunities (Zig-zag and/or specialization) in retail, procurement and support team.

❤️ Because We Care About You:

We've got your well-being covered with comprehensive medical and insurance coverage.

Enjoy a flexible spending allowance annually for Sports & Health related expenses, including dental, vision and wellness activities;

Enjoy staff discount across ALL Decathlon products

️‍️ Sports, Community, and Bonding:

Kick off those shoes and join in the sports fun after work or during team meetings.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of like-minded, sporty individuals just like you!

At Decathlon, we're not just a workplace – we're a lifestyle, and we want you to experience the very best. Join us and let's conquer the world of sports together!

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