DFI Retail Group

Is this your next challenge in finance business partnering? 

The challenge is to: 

Operations Finance & Business Partnering

• Act as a finance business partner to Operations and Supply Chain teams, providing timely and relevant financial insights to support business decisions
• Monitor and analyse store operating costs, logistics costs, shrinkage, and other key operational KPIs
• Support cost optimisation initiatives and productivity improvement projects across stores and operations
• Partner with cross‑functional teams on operational initiatives, system changes, and process improvements

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budget, periodic forecasts, and long‑range planning processes for operations-related cost centers
• Deliver variance analysis against plan, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and clearly articulating underlying drivers to stakeholders
• Strengthen forward looking insights by linking operational assumptions with financial outcomes
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of operational financial assumptions and cost allocations

Financial Control & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely month‑end close for operations‑related accounts in line with Group reporting requirements
• Review and validate operating expenses, accruals, provisions, and cost allocations
• Support internal and external audit requirements and ensure adherence to internal controls and finance policies

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
• Support finance transformation initiatives, automation, and system enhancement projects (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Tableau, AI tools)

Stakeholder & Team Support

• Collaborate closely with Business Stakeholders, Group Functions and Accounting Services
• Support ad‑hoc analysis, management reporting, and special projects as required

Do you have experience in finance business partnering? 

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related disciplines
• Qualified accountant (HKICPA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent) is preferred
• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant finance experience, ideally within FMCG or retail
• Solid experience in operations finance, financial control, or management accounting is highly desirable

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
• Hands‑on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with large data sets and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI) is an advantage
• Sound understanding of internal controls, accounting standards, and finance governance

Personal Attributes

• Strong business partnering mindset with good stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently under tight timelines
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced retail environment with changing priorities
• Good command of English and Chinese; Mandarin is an advantage