About this role
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