Sr Finance Analyst OU SCF

• Gather and validate plant-level inventory working-capital and cost-assumption data to support the AOP and each forecast cycle.
• Build and refresh the plant-level inventory and working-capital budget/forecast model updating each cycle for year-to-date actuals demand shifts and supply chain disruptions.
• Build the initiative-level roadmap for OU productivity and cost-savings programs phasing savings realization by plant and quarter and maintain the probability-weighted savings forecast for the balance of the year.
• Support refresh of plant-level manufacturing and logistics cost assumptions each forecast cycle incorporating year-to-date actuals and forward-looking rate changes.
• Own preparation of the monthly OU COGS variance analysis by plant and cost element and support the onshore SCF Analysts variance commentary for the management business review.
• Extract monthly PMVE actuals from ERP/BI systems by plant and build the plant-level PMVE bridge for onshore review each month.
• Support root-cause and deep-dive analysis on COGS margin and inventory variances by compiling detailed cost inventory and ERP/warehouse management data for onshore analysts.
• Oversee the productivity and savings initiative tracker reviewing year-to-date savings performance by initiative and plant and flagging at-risk initiatives ahead of onshore reporting.
• Quality-check the recurring operational KPI reporting package prepared with support from CoE Analysts before distribution.
• Build the financial models scenarios and analyses requested by OU operational leadership on an ad-hoc basis including network/footprint and capacity scenario support consolidating plant-level cost data working from data gathered with support from CoE Analysts.
• Build make-vs-buy and outsourcing total-cost-of-ownership comparisons and cost-to-serve models incorporating quality lead time capacity and risk factors and quantify savings investment requirements and payback for supply chain productivity and operating-model initiatives.
• Analyze purchasing spend and PPV trends by category supplier and plant to identify cost-savings and sourcing opportunities and build material inflation sensitivity scenarios from tracked commodity and raw-material price data for onshore procurement and operations leadership.
• Analyze inbound and outbound freight and warehouse/distribution center costs by lane carrier mode and facility and prepare summary analysis for onshore logistics finance support.
• Own the monthly plant cost center performance analysis by cost element for each plant and prepare cross-plant cost benchmarking analysis to surface best practices and outliers for onshore review.
• Build financial analysis supporting manufacturing KPI improvement product costing and network/capacity expansion or contraction decisions based on data compiled with support from CoE Analysts.
• Compile actual financial results for completed capital investments and compare to the original business case to support the Make Good review and support Project Authorization Request approval coordination with Segment SCF Accounting and corporate stakeholders.
• Review work product prepared by Analysts within the Manila SCF CoE resolving data discrepancies before deliverables are handed to onshore SCF partners.
• Document and continuously improve standard work templates and process guides for recurring CoE deliverables.

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business or a related field required.
• 46 years of relevant experience in finance accounting FP&A financial analysis or supply chain/manufacturing finance preferably within a multinational manufacturing organization.
• Experience leading or independently supporting financial planning forecasting management reporting and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain finance concepts including P&L and margin analysis standard costing purchase price variance (PPV) inventory freight/logistics costs and cost performance.
• Experience with SAP BIA / B4P / HANA OneStream Power BI or similar ERP planning and reporting systems preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required; experience building budgets forecasts cost-to-serve total-cost-of-ownership or other decision-support models preferred.
• Experience with Power Query VBA and/or financial modeling is a plus.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and translating financial and operational information into actionable business insights.
• Experience reviewing analyst-level work product providing guidance and coaching junior team members preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and root causes develop sound financial models and translate financial information into actionable business insights.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage recurring deliverables and ad hoc requests against tight monthly and quarterly deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a high standard for data accuracy quality control and overall work product.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across global and cross-functional teams including finance plant controllers procurement logistics and manufacturing operations.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to business stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process standardization documentation efficiency and automation.