COE Supply Chain Senior Financial Analyst

COE Supply Chain Senior Financial Analyst 

Łódź, Poland

COE Supply Chain Senior Financial Analyst  works with the North America Finance Business Partners, leading Cost of Goods Sold performance reporting in North America, to produce forward-looking supply chain analysis to drive decision-making and deliver business results. The manager will develop reports and analysis of operational and financial information that are insightful to main stakeholders within the Supply Chain functions as well as commercial teams and will investigate and identify opportunities for efficiency, cost savings and business growth.

Position requires work in afternoon shift for approximately 6-8 days per month

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners / interface between NA Supply Chain Finance team & the commercial finance team in managing and reviewing short term business objectives through budget and quarterly forecasts which supports overall corporate financial goals
• Monthly reporting and analysis for all components of cost of sales within North Amercia region.
• Compilation, analysis and communication of the annual COGS budget in North Amercia region Commercial P&L view.
• Compilation, analysis and communication of the quarterly forecast for COGS in North America Region
• Providing COGS insight and COGS financial support to commercial finance when looking at different planning scenarios.
• Manage the North America Supply Chain Finance Budget & Standard setting timetables – making sure aligned with Supply Chain Finance & Financial Planning & Analysis Globally.
• Ad Hoc COGS Supply Chain or Commercial COGS projects and analysis as required (& agreed between Supply Chain Finance, CoE Team & Commercial Finance).
• Focus on continous improvement in forecast accuracy and clarity of explanations to business partners.
• Working in the afternoon shift to ensure efficient support to NA Business Partners in peak periods (month end, budgeting and forecating) – approximately 8-12 working days per month
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CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Master degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics or related filed
• Relevant Accounting Qualification in region e.g. CIMA, ACA or CPA – will be an advantage
• Typical number of years for position at this level is 5+ years
• Good accounting background
• Experience in financial data analysis and reporting
• Experience in cost accounting
• Experience in harmonization projects in Finance departments
• Excellent proficiency in Excel (incl. Power Query).
• Good SAP knowledge
• Data analytics tools knowledge
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates good communication skills (both written and verbal)