Supply Chain Finance Controlling Manager

Key Job Accountabilities

Responsible for the management of procurement and supply chain cost with a degree of autonomy, experience and/or a broader scope than the one(s) of a Financial Analyst.

• Draft the Plan, Budget and Trends for supply chain cost and supply chain KPIs.
• Produce or supervise the monthly reports for his/her area of activity.
• Optimize the costs and efficacy of actions undertaken in accordance with the Standards and good practices set down by Internal Control by maintaining constant links with his/her contacts.
• Monitor costs and carry out all analyses required to identify risks and opportunities and to propose the appropriate actions.
• Participate in developing teams.

Professional Competencies

MASTER MANAGEMENT STANDARDS (controlling, accounting) & INTERNAL CONTROL

• Uses the financial documents and ensures they comply with internal (Management standards) and external standards (GAAP/IFRS).

OPTIMIZE COSTS (FINANCE)

• Applies costing methods to model and evaluate performance in his/her domain of activity.

BUDGET FOR GROWTH (FINANCE)

• Develops budgets and financial forecasts (trends) in collaboration with the business: P&L, balance sheet, and working capital.
• Understands how these elements relate to achievement of overall business & financial targets.

EFFICIENT USE OF REPORTING AND CONSOLIDATION (FINANCE)

• Ensures financial reporting is aligned with the Group's standards.

PLAN AND ANALYZE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

• Anticipates and identifies opportunities, risks and solutions to close the gap.
• Sets objectives, goals & targets.
• Recommends changes in a strategic direction.
• Calculates and interprets financial results.

ACT AS A PROACTIVE BUSINESS PARTNER (FINANCE)

• Uses operational knowledge, market, and financial expertise to understand, improve, challenge & provide strategic recommendations contributing to overall effectiveness of business.

MAXIMIZE SYSTEMS & DATA MANAGEMENT

• Leverages knowledge and intuition around systems/data management to provide insight into critical issues (SAP, Compass, Magnitude...).

Requirements

• University degree in Finance/Accounting or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years working experience in supply chain financial planning & analysis.
• Experience within FMCG/Retail/Wholesale industries would be advantageous.
• Well versed with working at a multi-cultural, global organization with a matrix structure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with financial and non-financial colleagues across all levels of management.