Finance Analyst – Value Chain

ClarksKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

14 hours ago

Job description

Clarks Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Lead commercial finance analyst, partnering with our Distribution Center colleagues across Asia remotely, whilst supporting the SVP of Global Logistics & Distribution. The role involves providing accurate month‑end reporting on spend and KPIs to aid strategic decision making, providing insight to support cost‑saving initiatives, and optimizing processes and enabling efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Commercial Finance business support for our Asia DCs across China, Japan, Malaysia (£15m‑£20m), working remotely from MY, reporting to the UK.
Leading monthly reporting for the DC, including actual cost performance, inventory shipment movements and key KPI metrics.
Lead the forecasting and budgeting process, providing challenge and reporting insights.
Understand DC and logistics operations and the cost to serve the Americas region.
Ensure accurate reporting of Cost Per Pair KPI.
Help identify opportunities to improve processes and enable cost savings.
Be the main business partner support for day‑to‑day and ad‑hoc queries.
Ensure robust process and controls are in place for PO and cost management.
Provide detailed analysis and insight to enable cost savings and value creation.
Support and model financials for business cases and projects.
Deputize from time to time for the Supply Chain Finance manager.
Provide cover to help support global DC reporting and forecasting (total overheads £55m).
Track headcount and FTE within the building.

Qualifications

Professionally qualified accountant or nearly qualified with ACA (Chartered), ACCA (Certified) or CIMA (Management) qualification.

Experience working in a medium or large retail or wholesale business within the finance function.

Effective in business partnering with non‑financial business managers.

Knowledge and experience of planning, budget, and forecasting processes.

Ability to apply sound judgment to accounting situations / questions, with good technical understanding.

Analytical experience with an ability to work with large data sets and identify key drivers.

Experience adding value to business decision‑making, investment valuation, and working on large financial analysis projects.

Good commercial understanding of key cost drivers.

High accuracy when working with data.

Good ability to manage multiple processes and projects.

Very good verbal / written communication skills.

Ability to develop self and others.

Very good time management & prioritisation skills.

Excellent Microsoft Office skills utilising Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Experience with Power BI or equivalent BI tools.

Ability to work autonomously and independently.

About Clarks

Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825 when brothers James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off‑cuts. Sparking revolutions and defining generations, Clarks’ archive of over 22,000 pairs includes the inimitable Desert Boot and Wallabee – and a ground‑breaking combination of invention and craftsmanship remains at the heart of what the brand does now. Cutting‑edge collaborations with cultural icons and KOLs, taking strides in social change, reimagining legendary silhouettes, and making shoes that move with the world ahead – Clarks is never standing still.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Retail

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Finance Analyst • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia