Financial Analyst II Supply Chain Finance

Buenos Aires - Argentina

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Ecolab we are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Supply Chain Finance team based in Argentina.

The Supply Chain Financial Analyst will lead costing related activities and focus on forecasting planning & analysis. Will be supplying chain finance partner including activities of manufacturing logistics and plants cost efficiency analysis and business decision support. The position will be part of a regional team and will report to the SCF manager LAS and functionally reporting to the plant manager.

Specific Responsibilities:

Produce accurate timely and insightful business reporting and analytics:

Conduct the processes of the supply chain financial shaping and financial forecasting (including Capex) analysis accounting and reporting identifying business issues and opportunities and making recommendations forfuture actions.

Lead monthly closing processes such as cost manufacturing process standard and replacement costs

Perform several costs analysis: Plant overheads and warehouse expenses Delivery costs Material loss price purchase variances (PPVs) manufacturing and logistic variances among others.

Prepare the Variance Analysis by comparing the actual performance versus budgeting one (Yearly Quarterly and Monthly) and figuring out the trend along the year and compared with past years.

Coordinate and develop financial forecast and annual plan exercise standard costs roll plant overheads delivery costs etc

Lead annual activities such as inventory physical counts in plants and warehouses and root cause analysis (ensure proper reconciliation) internal and external audit support setting annual standard costs

Drive process improvements and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Partner with Supply Chain organization and Division leaders:

Business partner to the plants management team providing financial advice to ensure accurate financial and operational decisions. Support strategy definition and implementation developing and evaluating longerterm strategies forecasts and investment plans.

Become a SC member and participate in weekly/ monthly Plant management or Operational meetings and key Plant activities (e.g. cycle counts fixed assets audit inventories adjustments etc.).

Set up monthly meetings with the plant manager to discuss on the plant and logistics performance (financial & operational) identify the risks & issues and put in place relevant action plans / tracking mechanisms to manage these risks & issues

Support Supply Chain decision making with cost optimization initiatives (localization loss analysis insource etc) and CAPEX support. Monthly savings tracking

Develop ad/hoc analysis to supplement standard reporting to identify opportunities or diagnose challenges.

Analyze and present financial and operational performance driving fact-based business decisions and corrective actions.

Develop and sustain relationships and good communication with LASC SCF Global SCF and FP&A teams.

Support cost initiatives as reformulations portfolio optimization GMI etc in coordination with CBP (Costing Business Partner Team).

Requirements:

Degree in Business Administration Economics or related

5 years in a multi-national company preferred manufacturing

2 years in roles in FP&A Supply Chain Finance in companies with Standard costs accounting (preferable)

Strong knowledge of Financial Analysis Accounting & Budgeting (preferable)

Proficient English and Spanish.

Good analytical and critical thinking with ability to focus on details synthesize broad amount of data into actionable information.

Effective interpersonal skills with proven ability to build strong partnerships with diverse groups.

Proficient Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. SAP is a nice to have.

Ability to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a highly complex environment. Able to challenge decisions if necessary.

Strong bias for action a keen sense of urgency and the ability to drive results in a highly matrixed organization.

Required Experience:

At Ecolab we are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Supply Chain Finance team based in Argentina.The Supply Chain Financial Analyst will lead costing related activities and focus on forecasting planning & analysis. Will be supplying chain finance partner including activities of manufacturin...