the client is an international travel retail operator in airports seeking a finance leader to develop and execute the division financial operating and control strategy. The role is accountable for achieving operating income and cash flow targets, and will lead the management team in driving performance through financial planning, controls, and operational execution.
The position leads financial operating and control tactics for the division, ensures appropriate financial and operating controls, and oversees contract bids and negotiations with suitable involvement from legal functions. The role maintains key relationships with local banks and airport and business partners, develops and leads division operations and control teams, and supports the managing director in analyzing and developing business opportunities. It also coordinates with a planning and analysis hub to prepare capital expenditure requests and to assemble data for budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans, while serving as a liaison between division management and the planning team.
Key responsibilities include communicating, educating, and managing financial targets with division stores and functional departments; coordinating monthly financial close activities with relevant reporting teams and executing action plans for variances; and developing execution plans for a conversion strategy using performance indicators, reporting templates, personnel education, target communications, and performance management. The role drives productivity improvements across store and back-of-house processes through best practices and continuous process improvement. Requirements include strong analytical and communication skills, previous financial and retail operating experience, and a business or finance degree; retail industry experience and credentials such as CPA or MBA may be preferred, with inventory management experience a plus, and travel may be expected.