This role involves providing detailed analysis on Direct Costs, Inventories, Stores & Spares, and Reserves related to slow-moving and obsolete stocks, supporting the Supply Chain (SC) Controller for timely and accurate reporting. The position requires close collaboration with the SC Controller to implement control measures at the plant level, drive automation initiatives to enhance process efficiency, and create value across operations. The candidate will play a key role in monitoring inventory aging, executing costing runs, and ensuring the accuracy of financial schedules and reports. Additionally, the role includes managing team performance, fostering cross-functional coordination, and supporting audit and compliance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Process and Control Owners during risk assessments to identify and mitigate emerging risks, improving control effectiveness across Inventory to Cash (I2C), Agro, and Financial Reporting (FR) processes. Ensure timely closure of identified gaps by updating process and test scripts.
- Monitor all inventories, both Agro and non-Agro, for aging and report relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a monthly basis.
- Ensure accurate and timely execution of month-end costing runs.
- Prepare and submit the Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) Trial Balance (TB) and related schedules to the reporting team within deadlines.
- Verify completeness and accuracy of Journal Vouchers (JVs) and Month-End (ME) closing schedules related to Reporting and Inventory teams.
- Provide analytical support to the SC Controller through variance analysis and other agreed KPIs on a monthly basis.
- Update standard costs of materials and finished goods in SAP as required.
- Conduct balance sheet reviews, including Inventory, Reserves, and Agro schedules.
- Manage timely and accurate reporting of scrap sales and reconciliation of customer ledgers.
- Assist the SC Controller in preparing and presenting finance dashboards to the SC Director and functional heads during monthly Operations Review meetings. This includes detailed explanations of direct cost components, Manufacturing Overhead (MOH), variances against Latest Estimate (LE) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP), comparison of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and MOH across plants, and Year-to-Date (YTD) Capital Expenditure (Capex) spend status.
- Plan, set, and manage team performance objectives through regular one-on-one appraisal sessions.
- Enhance cross-functional coordination with plant teams to support operational goals.
- Ensure timely submission of information to external auditors and support audit processes.
- Support the SC Controller in organizing reward and recognition initiatives and maintaining a positive team environment within the Plant Controls team.
- Develop team members’ business understanding and confidence by providing opportunities to present their work at senior management forums.
- Train team members to identify and minimize both routine and non-routine risks within their respective processes.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency improvements in relevant areas.
Required Qualifications
- ACA, ACCA, or MBA qualification.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
- Proven experience in managing and leading teams.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience in process control and risk management within Inventory to Cash and Agro processes is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SAP and financial reporting tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to financial control and operational efficiency within a dynamic manufacturing environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and team development.
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