Assistant Operations Finance Manager- Procurement

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Reports to: Senior Operations Finance Manager

Reporting Level: Individual Contributor

Geographic Scope: Regional

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Support regional consolidation exercise for WMS efficiency savings for each QPR and follow respective reporting guidelines on BPC inputs  
• Review savings projects with respective stakeholders, supporting savings calculations in line with methodology guidelines. Work closely with WE procurement team to ensure delivery of savings targets and addressing any gaps 
• Understand savings already captured in costing and complete overlay accordingly for each QPR
• Support Co-plan / Forecast update exercises by providing insights on opportunities and evaluating new ideas for savings initiatives using PCAM model and purchasing information from ECC
• Complete WMS external creditors forecast for each reporting cycle, understanding balance sheet position and key drivers for operating cash forecast delivery
• Forecast and review rebates ensuring accruals are in place on a monthly basis and supplier rebates are received in line with agreed terms.
• Support supplier ad-hoc queries

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or finalist
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with both financial and non-financial senior stakeholders.
• Excel skills should be of a high standard   
• Experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
• Ability to handle large data sets, quickly see patterns and important features
• Strong financial modelling skills
• A strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes
• Knowledge of SAP and Alteryx data analytics useful but not crucial