Supply Finance Analyst

This individual will be responsible for finance business partnering with the business units, monthly reporting, budget and forecasting, ad-hoc requirement from FD, and providing financial analysis to Global Supply Chain.  

The focus of this role is to, in conjunction with the Regional Finance Director, support ASEAN to provide financial analysis to support business decisions, expense and capital commitments for business optimization.

Responsibilities:

Monthly Reporting

• Analyse budget and forecast variances and advise management of variances, risks and opportunities
• Monitoring of Inventory (Weeks of Cover), Supply Chain Loss, Conversion Spending and other KPIs to identify and analyse trends
• Provide reporting and analysis related to capital spending with focus on the timeliness of project execution and spending commitments to further business objectives
• Supporting and working directly with cost centre owners to manage the variable portion of their budget
• Manage the open Purchase Order accruals for the Supply Regional Office                      
• Preparation of monthly reporting package and provide analysis to regional and global manufacturing organization

Forecasting and Budgeting

• Assist Finance Director in the development of the forecast, plan, and other global manufacturing financial requirements.
• Work closely with finance and related stakeholders in the preparation of the periodic (monthly, quarterly, annual) forecasts and for identifying and analysing trends.
• Liaise with cost centre owners to develop their quarterly and annual forecasts
• Make recommendations to management regarding cost saving opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.

Others

• Provide analysis and opportunity assessment related to the development of new innovation launches
• Supporting the roll-out of new financial reporting systems or upgrades
• Work closely and proactively with internal and external parties to ensure that internal controls are met on an ongoing basis

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent MBA and/or CPA
• Minimum 5 years of related experience, including experience in supporting a manufacturing environment