Manager - Finance (Supply Chain)

Role & responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for supply chain operations.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business scenarios, operational initiatives, and strategic investments.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts, providing actionable insights and recommendations.

Capital Investment & Business Case Evaluation

• Review and evaluate business cases for capital investments, including logistics infrastructure, automation, warehousing, and technology projects.
• Assess investment proposals based on ROI, payback period, NPV, cash flow implications, and strategic relevance.
• Partner with business teams to ensure optimal allocation of capital resources.

Supply Chain Performance Management

• Analyze key supply chain metrics and drivers including inventory, warehousing, transportation, fulfillment costs, and freight performance.
• Provide financial insights to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability across the supply chain network.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Establish and strengthen financial controls, governance mechanisms, and process frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.
• Drive process improvements and risk mitigation initiatives across supply chain finance operations.

Automation & Business Transformation

• Identify opportunities to automate financial reporting, reconciliations, MIS, and analytical processes.
• Support implementation of digital and technology-led initiatives that enhance financial visibility and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Supply Chain, E-commerce, Retail, Technology, Procurement, and Operations teams to support business decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Present financial analyses, business cases, and recommendations to senior management.

Preferred candidate profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• Additional certifications in Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, or Business Management will be an advantage.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in Finance, Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, Business Finance, Commercial Finance, or Project Finance.
• Experience evaluating capital investments and business cases.
• Exposure to supply chain operations, logistics, warehousing, e-commerce, retail, or distribution environments will be preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance management.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Expertise in investment appraisal techniques such as ROI, NPV, IRR, and Payback Analysis.
• Sound understanding of supply chain cost structures and operational metrics.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, reporting tools, and finance automation initiatives.
• Ability to influence decisions through data-driven insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.