Regional Finance Analyst, APAC
Singapore, SG, 000000
Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.
Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.
Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.
General Description of the Role
As part of the Campari Singapore finance team, this role is responsible for the financial accounting,tax and statutory reporting aspects of Campari Singapore. The role is responsible for the timely and accurate accounting of the entity, including all general ledger requirements, tax compliance and reporting of monthly results. In addition the role is the driver of process improvements within the transactional areas of the business.
As a key member of the Singapore finance team this position is involved in all internal and external audit processes as well liasing with external partners in relation to annual financial statements preparation, tax and government compliance matters.
The role will also be responsible for the consolidation of managerial reporting for all APAC legal entities, ensuring compliance to Group processes and timeline, and to Business operations at regional level.
In line with FP&A routines the role will liase with regional and local stakeholders providing support for monthly forecasts and the yearly SBP/Budget processes.
The role will also be a key point of reference during the testing phase of SAP4Hana transformational project.
Mission/Objectives
To drive the accurate and timely accounting for Campari Singapore and compliance with all group and 3rd party reporting requirements.
Provide management with timely financial reports and analysis which accurately reflect the performance, facilitating communication and data gathering with local entities.
Key Responsibilities and Activities
- Manage month-end close and group reporting in collaboration with the GBS Accenture team, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Prepare and review P&L and overhead reports, perform detailed variance analysis, and present monthly results to management.
- Ensure accuracy of postings across accounts and cost centers through systematic review and controls.
- Drive process improvements and develop new processes and documentation for accounting and statutory reporting, including problem-solving support.
- Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations to maintain a clean account position and proactively identify potential risks.
- Coordinate annual financial statements preparation with external consultancy partners.
- Manage quarterly tax calculations and year-end tax preparation in partnership with KPMG.
- Support internal and external audit coordination, ensuring timely completion and adherence to compliance standards.
- Consolidate monthly reporting data for all APAC legal entities, supervising accurate submissions for both SAP and non-SAP environments.
- Act as regional point of contact for APAC entities, facilitating data collection and adoption of Group guidelines and frameworks.
- Support SBP/Budget processes, coordinating deadlines and deliverables across APAC markets and consolidating regional financial forecasts.
- Coordinate depletion data consolidation and analysis, working closely with regional demand planners and local businesses to meet global requirements.
- Produce clear, actionable financial reports by consolidating data across business units and geographies for senior stakeholders.
- Lead development of forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans in collaboration with regional finance teams.
- Analyze variances between actuals and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to improve accuracy and performance.
- Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, highlighting key drivers and trends for strategic decision-making.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial assumptions and gather critical inputs.
- Manage ad hoc projects and initiatives as required.
Experience Required
- CA / CPA Qualified or working towards
- SAP or similar ERP experience essential
- Minimum 2 years experience in finance and accounting
- Audit and statutory reporting experience essential
- Experience within the liquor or beverage industry an advantage
- Minimum 2 years experience in FP&A and commercial finance roles
- Strong user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of SAP systems (ECC, BW, BPC) advantageous
Skills Required
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Taking ownership and independent communicator
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to complete tasks with minimum supervision
- Ability to prioritise and time management under fast-pace environment
- Intermediate to high Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in flexible timezone to align with Asia requirements
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-location office setting
- Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments
- Ability to multitask and meet constant deadlines
- Sound analysis and reporting skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement. Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.
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