MENA SC Finance Lead

Key Responsibilities

1. End‑to‑End Supply Chain Finance Ownership

• Act as the primary Finance business partner for Supply Chain stakeholders across MENA
• Support end‑to‑end supply chain activities aligned to Plan, Source, Make, Deliver
• Drive financial transparency, accountability, and performance management

2. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead supply chain forecasting, planning, and variance analysis
• Analyze key cost drivers and communicate risks and opportunities clearly
• Support scenario modeling related to volume changes, inflation, logistics disruption, and network changes
• Ensure strong link between operational drivers and financial outcomes

3. Inventory & Cash Management

• Own and monitor inventory levels, Days on Hand (DOH), and E&O exposure
• Provide forward‑looking “at‑risk inventory” analysis and mitigation scenarios
• Partner with Planning and Operations to optimize working capital and service levels

4. Procurement & Material Cost Finance (SOURCE)

• Own material cost analytics including PPV, material price movements, and sourcing economics
• Validate procurement‑driven savings and Net Structural Savings (NSS)
• Support material price forecasting and make‑or‑buy decisions
• Ensure strong governance over PPV accounting and reporting

5. Manufacturing / Plant Finance (MAKE)

• Support Plant P&L and PLOH performance through detailed cost analysis
• Develop and review standard costs and productivity improvements
• Analyze fixed vs. variable costs and manufacturing efficiencies
• Support capital investment reviews and post‑investment tracking

6. Logistics & Distribution Finance (DELIVER)

• Analyze and manage warehouse, inter‑facility, and customer delivery costs
• Develop and track logistics cost standards and performance metrics
• Support logistics optimization initiatives and network efficiency decisions

7. Performance Management & Governance

• Track and report key Supply Chain Finance KPIs, including:
  • Inventory / DOH
  • E&O exposure
  • PLOH $/kg
  • Warehouse $/kg
  • Customer Delivery / Freight $/kg
  • Savings and NSS delivery
• Establish strong review cadence and governance with Supply Chain leadership
• Ensure timely, accurate, and actionable reporting

Key Stakeholders

• Supply Chain Operations (Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics)
• Procurement & Category Management
• Divisional Finance & FP&A
• Regional (IMEA) and Corporate Finance teams

Capabilities & Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Supply Chain Finance, or Operations Finance
• Strong understanding of standard costing, PPV, inventory, and operational finance
• Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complexity
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix, multi‑country environment
• Strong communication, influencing, and governance mindset