O Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): 
- Lead the development of the annual budget, forecasts, and long-range plans for the assigned brand(s).
- Analyze brand performance, market trends, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and risks.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support brand strategy and marketing initiatives and retail expansion plans.
- Collaborate with regional finance teams to gather market-specific insights and incorporate them into the brand's financial plans.
- Prepare presentations to communicate the budget and forecasts to brand management and senior leadership.
 
O Performance Reporting & Analysis: 
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual brand performance reports, providing insights into key business drivers, including sales, gross margin, marketing ROI, and profitability.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Identify and investigate variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
- Work with regional finance teams to understand regional performance drivers and identify areas for improvement.
- Analyze retail sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges.
 
O Retail Analysis: 
- Develop and maintain key retail performance metrics, such as sales per square foot, conversion rates, and average transaction value.
- Analyze retail channel profitability and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Evaluate the financial performance of new and existing retail locations.
- Provide insights into the effectiveness of retail promotions and merchandising strategies.
 
O Marketing ROI Analysis: 
- Evaluate the financial effectiveness of marketing campaigns and initiatives.
- Develop and track key marketing ROI metrics.
- Provide recommendations for optimizing marketing spend and improving ROI.
 
O Business Partnering: 
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to brand management and marketing teams, providing financial guidance and support.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and evaluate business cases for new product launches, marketing campaigns, and other brand initiatives.
- Provide financial training and support to brand partners.
- Liaise with regional finance teams to ensure alignment on financial goals and reporting requirements.
 
O Team Management: 
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of controllers.
- Provide guidance and support to team members.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
 
O Other: 
- Participate in and support financial projects and initiatives.
- Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
- Support the implementation of global brand initiatives within the regions.
- Prepare and deliver presentations on budget performance and key financial metrics to stakeholders.

- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, brand finance, or related roles. Experience in the cosmetics, luxury goods, or consumer packaged goods industry is preferred.
- Certification: MBA or CPA certification preferred.
- Language: Fluency in Korean is essential, fluency in English is preferred.