Associate Manager – Financial Business Partner

Role Overview

• Serve as the primary finance contact for supply chain and inventory planning teams
• Translate operational data into financial impacts and strategic recommendations
• Own the financial reporting and analysis of total inventory (Finished Goods/OTB/GIT)
• Analyze inventory health (aging, obsolescence, turns), forecast provisions, and lead initiatives to optimize working capital
• Partner with operations to track, analyze, and report key cost drivers
• Identify cost-saving and working capital improvement opportunities and model the financial impact of process improvements
• Review and provide finance recommendations on commercial contracts
• Lead the financial forecasting (Latest Estimate, Annual Plan, Strategic Plan) for all inventory and supply chain cost lines
• Explain variances and trends to senior leadership
• Work seamlessly with Accounting to ensure accurate period-end close and inventory valuation
• Partner with Commercial teams to understand demand plans and their impact on inventory requirements
• Champion continuous improvement in financial reporting, planning tools, and processes to enhance clarity, efficiency, and insight generation
• Provide any additional financial analysis, modelling, reporting, or business partnering support as required by the department or company, covering cross-functional requests and urgent business needs
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data held in systems; promote a single source of truth and continuous improvements in reporting processes
• Develop repeatable processes and automation (Excel, ETL, BI tools) to scale analysis and reduce manual effort

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• MBA or CPA/CMA/ACCA certification is a strong plus
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance
• At least 2-3 years in a dedicated supply chain finance, inventory finance, or commercial finance business partner role is preferred
• Expert proficiency in financial modeling and analysis in Excel
• Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and planning tools (Hyperion, TM1)
• Power BI/Tableau experience for data visualization is highly desirable
• Knowledge of inventory accounting (standard costing, FIFO/LIFO), supply chain processes (S&OP, procurement, logistics), and key metrics (GMROII, DIO, Cash Conversion Cycle)
• Ability to see the "big picture" and connect operational levers to P&L and Balance Sheet outcomes
• Excellent at storytelling with data, able to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and influence decision-making
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to driving tangible business results

Tech Stack

• ERP
• ETL
• Oracle
• Tableau

Benefits

• An exciting platform to make your success story
• Have the utmost care for your mental and physical wellbeing
• Flexibility weaved into your lifestyle
• A seamless work environment with a friendly & team-fueled culture
• Career growth aligned to your professional and personal needs and goals