Introduction

Description of the mission

Main Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Financial Planning & Actuals Controlling

• Analyse monthly COGS (Cost of Goods) and Inventory actuals in collaboration with the relevant parties (plants, PS,/Global Business Services Accounting). Pro-actively work with the parties to identify gaps, drivers behind the gaps. Propose solutions to address the gaps sustainably, structurally and in a timely fashion.
• Own the quarterly COGS forecast, including:
• Volume: understand and reconcile various sources of volume (production volume, trade sales, etc.)
• COGS by SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) database, reflecting latest business assumptions.
• Inventory forecast, ensuring consistency with trade sales and production plan.
• Deep understanding of business drivers behind each COGS bucket: plant variances, scrap, savings, transport costs, etc.
• Alignment with The company management (CFO and Chief Supply Officer)
• Supporting the 5 Year Plan process with PS inputs
• Proposing and implementing continuous improvements to the forecast and actuals proofing processes, to make them more timely, efficient and accurate.

Supply Chain Financial Analysis

• Be the Finance “Business Partner” for PS
• In collaboration with Product Supply, identify, value and prioritize optimization/cost saving projects for all cost components (materials, freight, scrap, etc.). Utilise a broad set of analytical tools (benchmarking, loss analysis, trend analysis, variance analysis, etc.). Ensure all analysis is consistent, accurate and timely. Contribute to Cost Savings Summits on an annual basis.
• Annual assessment of overall company COGS structure, both on a macro-level and down to BOM (Bill Of Material) level for key products.
• Lead annual price setting with ADSH
• Support Purchasing for annual cost negotiations with key 3rd party suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Support PS leadership with financial analysis for strategic Supply Network Redesign and Business Continuity projects.
• Own product costing for new product initiatives.
• Provide backup for cost/transfer price maintenance in SAP.

Stewardship

• Perform COGS actuals proofing and implement corrective actions.
• Oversight of COGS masterdata controls, in collaboration with The company Accounting and the Financial Controller.
• Support the internal Control Self Assessments (CSA) program as needed.
• Support and provide timely/quality input to the Audit Process mainly focusing on COGS
• Perform Subpart F reporting to parent companies
• Ensure compliance with JV processes. Eg. STEAM, Decision Authority, etc.
• Take on additional roles/functions outside of their immediate responsibilities as required.

Required profile

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant university degree or equivalent.
• Relevant and extensive finance experience, with focus on Financial Planning, Controlling and Product Supply Finance
• Experience with international trade and manufacturing operations, with manufacturing operations (in-house and/or contract manufacturing)
• Affinity with and good knowledge of financial systems, preferably SAP, PowerBI, KNIME
• Competent in using all Microsoft tools, in particular MS Excel
• Solid accounting and internal controls skills
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
• Accountable for results. Able to work with limited guidance.
• Experience in dealing with significant complexity in a fast-paced environment. Effective priority management is essential.
• Demonstrating personal initiative and autonomy.
• Strong team player; proven abilities in cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to influence.
• Curious, creative, insightful. Can challenge status quo and recommend/design/implement new processes. Continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills.
• Fluent in English. Other languages are advantageous.