Supply Chain Finance Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Operations teams to drive profitability and cost efficiency across manufacturing sites.
• Lead financial forecasting and budgeting for conversion costs, including cost center and expense analysis.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, providing insights on cost trends, risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements.
• Review and track material losses, waste, and production efficiency, while supporting loss-reduction initiatives.
• Perform variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve operational and financial performance.
• Support annual inventory and fixed asset stock counts, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Track and validate supply chain savings, ensuring benefits are realized and reflected in the P&L.
• Develop financial business cases and investment proposals for manufacturing and supply chain projects.
• Collaborate with Operations and Commercial teams to evaluate cost-saving opportunities and business investments.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements, including HFM reporting.
• Work closely with FSSC and key stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate reporting and continuous process improvements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Acting as the finance business partner for Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams.
• Turning operational data into actionable financial insights.
• Influencing business decisions through forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic recommendations.
• Driving initiatives that improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Finance, Manufacturing Finance, Cost Accounting, or FP&A.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, costing, variance analysis, and financial performance management.
• Proven ability to partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain stakeholders to drive business performance and cost optimization.
• Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills, with experience presenting insights and recommendations to management.