Finance Planning & Analysis Manager (Supply Chain/Procurement)

Location Singapore
Contact name: Karthik Balakrishnan

Contact email: karthikb@caliber8.sg
Job ref: 734

FP&A Manager, Supply Chain (Consumer Goods)

 

Our client is a leading European MNC, they are looking for a dynamic finance business partner in the supply chain finance area.

 

Job Summary:

Provide administrative support in the compilation of financial information as inputs to management reporting, analysis, performance tracking and issue management, decision support, budgeting/planning, investment, and working capital control

 

General Responsibilities:

  • Support critical business planning and analysis processes: MOREs Monthly Estimates, annual target setting etc.
  • Support internal interactions across country SCM teams on matters related to business controlling to ensure timely understanding of financial performance and adequate management of any financial issues
  • Prepare and conduct analysis of monthly financials, KPIs and compile explanation of key variances and cost drivers from key SCM markets.
  • Work with country controllers in driving consistency of analytics and reporting. Provide high quality business control support.
  • Support the maintenance of standard capex/investment business case templates as well as provide support in reviewing business cases submitted to SCM Head for approval.
  • Provide administrative support in the coordination of annual target setting activities within SCM.
  • Support coordination of strategy setting sessions and assist in the preparation of relevant information/analysis for country SCM strategy setting and strategic projects
  • Provide administrative support in implementing SCM controlling continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes/reporting and improve efficiencies through a better utilization of automated systems (PowerBI, Lighthouse, etc.)
  • Provide leadership in controllership related to inventory accounting / processes
  • Drive self-learning and improvement in the area of Business Controlling and behavior as part of continuous learning

 

Job Requirements:

Functional skills and knowledge

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the business and industry
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge and application of financial/accounting principles and budgetary management
  • Proven hands-on experience in SAP accounting applications is an advantage
  • Demonstrate basic research and analytical skills, including statistical computations
  • Demonstrate fluency in local language and ideally in English, both written and spoken

 

Education

  • Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline

 

Work experience

  • Up to three - five years’ experience in a similar role