Finance Director – Operations

Role Overview

• Operations Lead for all Finance Operations activities with the team of 2-3 SC Finance Senior Managers and Analysts
• Business partner with Regional Consumer SC Sr Director on defining and implementing a holistic SC strategy, driving “Make” cost levers to deliver required levels of service at the lowest possible cost in a sustainable manner
• Lead selected Transformational Productivity Projects
• Lead Business Development Analysis
• Lead Major Capex Investment proposals
• Partner with SCLT to deliver Productivity targets through JTE, Proactively promote cost and headcount controls
• Partner with SCLT on Strategic Supplier Negotiations (Co-Man, Full Buy)
• P&L Accountability for delivery of “Make” and Move Long Term Plan, Budgets, Forecasts
• Partner with Regional SC Senior Director to navigate cost performance of the business and deliver Budget targets
• Oversee monthly accounting close process and timely and accurate reporting of financials to Corporate. Ensure statements correctly reflect the company's financial position in accordance with GAAP
• Evaluate Make cost performance, liaise with SCLT and identify any trends that need further performance analysis and intervention
• Lead deep-dives to fully understand and address performance issues
• Provide input and recommendations on trade-offs within End to End SC, budget transfers, opportunity/risk
• Present financial position at Monthly Divisional Business Review meeting to business leaders
• Develop and implement financial policies, systems and processes
• Capital project oversight: Ensure proper business cases are developed, and review soundness of financial models; Drive an increase in IRR for capital expenditure with PICERs as regular follow-ups after implementation
• Play critical role in harmonization and standardization aimed at reducing complexity, improving accuracy, and reducing cost.
• Governance and adherence to the Policy and Procedures issued by COE.
• Work to direct staff to improve the level of automation involved in generating standardized reporting through collaboration with IT.
• Continually evaluate and modify requirements to align to business strategy, ensuring that the appropriate amount of detail / effort is aligned with business needs.
• Review & safeguard company assets through the maintenance of effective inventory controls
• Work with Internal Audit and staff to improve the efficiency of our internal controls to focus effort on meaningful controls to provide assurances on compliance with minimal resource consumption
• Define and evolve the team structure to advance the team’s development, capabilities, career advancement and service level to the business.
• Create a workplace that fosters teamwork and strengthens communication within and outside the department
• ERP Implementation support/guideline

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CIMA, ACCA or equivalent Accounting Qualification
• 7 to 10 years of progressive, financial/business experience in Supply Chain finance in a Manufacturing environment.
• Strong proven knowledge of financial accounting standards and Supply Chain principles/processes (eg. S&OP).
• Excellent project management skills including the ability to manage cross-unit and cross-function teams including indirect reporting relationships.
• Thorough understanding of business, processes, systems and internal controls
• Experience with ABC Costing and practical experience with cost accounting
• Demonstrated strong, sustained high performance coupled with the ability to lead people and change effectively
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships at all levels within a matrix organisation
• Excellent negotiation and communication (both oral and written) skills with demonstrated ability to present ideas to and influence others.
• Excellent technical aptitude including extensive experience with Excel spreadsheets, TM1 and Business Warehouse SAP experience across all financial modules desirable

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
• Tuition assistance