Supply Chain Financial Analyst

Global FMCG Organisation urgently requires a Supply Chain Financial Analyst for a 9 month plus assignment.  Based in the EAME Consumer division the Supply Chain Financial Analyst would provide accounting services, business analytics and reporting for Finance colleagues in 22 countries.  Working closely with the EAME manufacturing plants.

Duties of the Supply Chain Financial Analyst include:

• Building and maintain strong relationships with Regional Supply Chain organisation and local Plant team
• To provide financial expertise and support to Supply Chain business support
• Proactively and continuously improve, streamline, and align Inventory related financial processes across Plants. Participate in projects and drive changes. Promote best practices
• Cooperate with other CoE Teams (especially Compliance) and functions
• To liaise on behalf of CoE Organisation with Projects Team to ensure all inventory accounting flows are integrated into standard CoE accounting and processes
• Ensure the accounting accuracy for Inventory sections of TB:
  • Gross Inventory
  • Inventory Reserves

• Preparation of monthly variance analysis

• Execution of month-end financial close process
• Plant Stock Takes procedures alignment and process participation
• Review and comment financial performance vs. targets
• Cooperate with Internal and External Audit as required

The Supply Chain Financial Analyst would be part or fully qualified accountant.  Have strong financial accounting skills, US GAAP desirable.  Knowledge of SAP and strong Excel skills.  Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.  Ability to standardise and improve processes.  Thrive in a multi-cultural environment