Sc Finance Fp&a Lead

**Key Responsibilities** **1\. End‑to‑End Supply Chain Finance Ownership** * Act as the primary Finance business partner for Supply Chain stakeholders across MENA * Support end‑to‑end supply chain activities aligned to **Plan, Source, Make, Deliver** * Drive financial transparency, accountability, and performance management **2\. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis** * Lead supply chain **forecasting, planning, and variance analysis** * Analyze key cost drivers and communicate risks and opportunities clearly * Support scenario modeling related to volume changes, inflation, logistics disruption, and network changes * Ensure strong link between operational drivers and financial outcomes **3\. Inventory & Cash Management** * Own and monitor **inventory levels, Days on Hand (DOH), and E&O exposure** * Provide forward‑looking “at‑risk inventory” analysis and mitigation scenarios * Partner with Planning and Operations to optimize working capital and service levels **4\. Procurement & Material Cost Finance (SOURCE)** * Own material cost analytics including **PPV, material price movements, and sourcing economics** * Validate procurement‑driven savings and Net Structural Savings (NSS) * Support material price forecasting and make‑or‑buy decisions * Ensure strong governance over PPV accounting and reporting **5\. Manufacturing / Plant Finance (MAKE)** * Support **Plant P&L and PLOH performance** through detailed cost analysis * Develop and review standard costs and productivity improvements * Analyze fixed vs. variable costs and manufacturing efficiencies * Support capital investment reviews and post‑investment tracking **6\. Logistics & Distribution Finance (DELIVER)** * Analyze and manage **warehouse, inter‑facility, and customer delivery costs** * Develop and track logistics cost standards and performance metrics * Support logistics optimization initiatives and network efficiency decisions **7\. Performance Management & Governance** * Track and report key Supply Chain Finance KPIs, including: * Inventory / DOH * E&O exposure * PLOH $/kg * Warehouse $/kg * Customer Delivery / Freight $/kg * Savings and NSS delivery * Establish strong review cadence and governance with Supply Chain leadership * Ensure timely, accurate, and actionable reporting **Key Stakeholders** * Supply Chain Operations (Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics) * Procurement & Category Management * Divisional Finance & FP&A * Regional (IMEA) and Corporate Finance teams **Capabilities & Qualifications** * 6–10+ years of experience in **Finance, FP&A, Supply Chain Finance, or Operations Finance** * Strong understanding of **standard costing, PPV, inventory, and operational finance** * Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders * Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complexity * Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills * Ability to operate effectively in a **matrix, multi‑country environment** * Strong communication, influencing, and governance mindset