Job responsibilities

BVLGARI IS THE MAGNIFICENT AND CONTEMPORARY ROMAN HIGH JEWELER. Since 1884, our creations inspired by Rome Heritage reflect extraordinary colored gemstones combinations, as well innovation and magnificence.
In order to complete our team driven by excellence and the commitment, of creating a working environment achieving full customer satisfaction, Bulgari Middle East is looking for:

Budgeting and Reporting Associate Manager
Mission
Reporting to the Senior Business Control Manager you will be responsible for the reporting, budgeting, and business analysis for the Middle East, Africa & India region. The role will have full visibility of the business working with all levels of stakeholders. The scope will include 7 joint ventures, franchisee, wholesale and travel retail partners as well as the perfume business. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and will partner will all departments to produce feedback and analysis on the business.
Main Accountabilities
Planning
The role will be responsible to work alongside commercial teams in all planning activities for the region. (Budget, budget revisions and 3 year plan). The process will include data collection, analysis, challenging budget owners to ensure an accurate and realistic submission. The planning process will cover the full P&L for the region, reviewing revenues, margins, OPEX, A&P and CAPEX. The Budgeting and Reporting Associate Manager will have an integral role in the annual budget and 3 year plan presentations.

Reporting
The role will be responsible for reporting for the region including:

• Daily, weekly and monthly revenues by store, client and company
• Reporting for local partners of the joint ventures
• Store P&L: providing comments and analysis to the store managers as well as advice on how to improve the operating profit
• P&L by company: providing comments and analysis to local management and head office in Rome
• OPEX & CAPEX reporting to key stakeholders
• Ad Hoc reports as required
• Ad hoc business review presentations.

Controlling

• Supporting with month end P&L and Balance Sheet Review to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies
• Margin analysis to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Month end Syrus reporting to corporate teams
• Cash flow balance review and forecasting
• Ad Hoc support with internal control policies

Profile

The ideal candidate will hold over 5 years’ experience within a similar position. An Accounting Qualification is advantageous but not required. Experience with budget & reporting techniques, accounting principles and a high proficiency in Microsoft suite with a focus on Excel and Power Point. Proficiency in English written and verbal is essential.
To succeed within this role you should hold a strong analytical skill set, commercial awareness, have exceptional communication skills to be able to liaise across at all levels, within a multicultural environment.