Supply Chain Finance Manager

Our client is one of the UK’s leading global consumer goods manufacturers. As a growing FMCG company this is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a Supply Chain Finance role to help develop and drive the business forward. You will act as a true business partner to the Supply Chain and Production teams. Reporting to the CFO, main duties include: • Overseeing all reports on the groups manufacturing cost systems, provide commercial analysis, financial insight, driving cost saving and working capital improvements • Responsible for supply chain reporting and analysis to support business decision making • Representing the supply chain team by attending weekly/periodic supply chain organisation meetings • Oversee monthly budgeting, reporting, forecasting and cost saving, opportunity and trade-off analysis • Monitor and analyse price pressure on manufacturing operating • Develop KPI’s to help improve the performance of each department • Review other departments to ensure the best financial and commercial terms are agreed (e.g. – stock management, contracts with clients etc.) • Help develop individuals in the team Requirements: • Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or overseas equivalent) • Experience in FMCG, in particular with supply chain or production accounting • Advanced Excel skills • Proficient in MS Office word & outlook • SAP & Sage experience highly desirable • Strong communications skills and ability to communicate across different levels with non-financial heads of business • Strong planning and organisation skills and ability to work under pressure This is a great opportunity to join an expanding international company and gain business partner experience working with senior level staff to support decision making.