Finance Manager - Global Supply Chain and Procurement

Job Summary

Finance Manager, Global Supply Chain & Procurement will provide financial leadership in meeting organizational plans and cost optimization initiatives. This position demands a high level of attention to detail, strong analytical ability with excellent verbal and written communication skills partnering with functional departments. Working in an agile culture with opportunities for mentorship, coaching and frequent development reviews.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees financial performance and budgeting and forecasting process for procurement, supply chain, including distribution and freight. Spearhead development opportunities and risk assessments.
• Lead monthly financial performance review and quarterly forecast process.
• In collaboration with Business teams support the ideation, validation and tracking of financial savings and foster a culture of cost improvements.
• Finance lead for Apotex Global Inventory, including monthly reconciliations, risk assessments and provision process. Contribute to periodic reviews and target-setting and work closely with stakeholders to review inventory levels and identify potential risk of write-off.
• Own and report on Purchase Price Variances across the network, provide insightful analysis and track inflation and productivity for the Procurement team and support annual standard setting process.
• Initiate process improvements and implement strategies to optimize operating expenses ensuring alignment with the company’s financial goals and long-term vision.
• Utilize open, honest, two-way communication to build trust-based relationships with employees and business partners while continuously improving leadership capabilities by personally seeking feedback and development.
• Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Integrity, Courage, Teamwork, and Innovation.
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar.
  • Professional designation (CPA) or an equivalent combination of related experience and education.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Superior analytical and communication skills, ability to articulate financial concepts to leadership at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse and manage complex data, leveraging data consolidation platforms (power BI, Alteryx) and translate insights into action and recommendations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player. Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, across the network and within functions.
  • High level of agility and operational discipline. The individual needs to be able to work in a fast paced and changing an environment.
  • Exhibited business acumen in understanding cross-functional processes, requirements, and relevant information flows, translating gaps into solutions.

• Highly proficient in SAP and MS Office applications. Knowledge of digitalization tools (Alteryx, OneStream, Qlik Sense, etc.) is desirable.

• Ability to appreciate differing backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and to foster genuine consensus among groups from diverse backgrounds, companies, and functions.
• Self-motivated who can drive for results.

• Experience

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a regulated industry or CPG (pharmaceutical desirable).