DFI Retail Group (the ‘Group’) is a leading pan-Asian retailer. At 31st December 2021, the Group and its associates and joint ventures operated over 10,200 outlets and employed some 230,000 people. The Group had total annual sales in 2021 exceeding US$27 billion.

The Group provides quality and value to Asian consumers by offering leading brands, a compelling retail experience and great service; all delivered through a strong store network supported by efficient supply chains.

The Group (including associates and joint ventures) operates under a number of well-known brands across food, health and beauty, home furnishings, restaurants and other retailing.

The Group’s parent company, Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited, is incorporated in Bermuda and has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Group's businesses are managed from Hong Kong by Dairy Farm Management Services Limited through its regional offices.

DFI Retail Group is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

Financial Analyst (Group Planning & Reporting)

Is this your next challenge in Group Planning & Reporting?

What do we do?

• Produce and provide Accurate and Timely financial / management information, with Insightful commercial analytics support to business leaders, for making better informed decisions so that we achieve our business goals.
• Gate keep One version of financial truth for DFI Retail Group.
• Present factual numbers to SLT, Board and Shareholders.
• Own planning process of DFI Retail Group, linking Group Strategic Priorities to operating plans of business units.
• Track & review daily / weekly trading performances and independently project sales and profit forecasts.
• Challenge capital allocation versus profitability, cash and returns of business units, with independent view on business unit projection.

What do I have to do?

• Report to the Financial Controller / Snr Finance Manager / Finance Manager, support in co-ordination of the planning processes as well as delivery of key management reports and various analytics.
• Compile, provide and analyse data accurately and on time.
• Prepare operational reporting with great clarity for financial performance review of assigned Division / Market.
• Construct statistical reports to support multiple benchmarking analysis which clearly lead to better informed decisions.
• Provide analytical support for strategic planning and forecasting processes.
• Master understanding of data sources for reports and how they are used.
• Organize tasks and ways of working to be able to efficiently respond to change.
• Recommend to managers on opportunities to improve processes.
• Collaborate with Finance Accounting & Controls team and other Finance Specialist teams on Accounting, Corporate Finance, Treasury, Tax and Audit matters.
• Embrace high transparency inter & intra team knowledge sharing.

Do you have experience in Finance and Accounting?

• A university degree in accounting / finance with (or pursuing) a professional accounting qualification
• 3-5 years working experience in audit / retail / commercial industry
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Solid skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and good command of English and Chinese
• Knowledge in SAP and Hyperion Financial Management application is desirable
• Good business acumen, great passion to excel, initiative and detailed oriented
• A resilient team worker with firm believing of “Doing the Right Thing” and “Treating People How You Like to be Treated” 

If you have the right skills and experience, this is an opportunity to build your career with Pan Asia’s leading retailer.