Senior Supply Finance Analyst

Job Title: Senior Supply Finance Analyst
Location: Goregaon East, Mumbai
Shift Timings: 5:30 PM-2:30 AM IST

Purpose of the Job
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Supply Finance & Analysis, the Senior Supply Finance Analyst is responsible for driving financial performance, forecasting, analytics, reporting, and governance activities across the Supply Finance function for Sodexo Canada and Entegra Canada.
The role serves as the primary analytical partner to Procurement, Entegra, Commercial Finance, BP&A, and Controllership teams, providing insights that support margin improvement, vendor funding optimization, spend compliance, working capital enhancement, and strategic decision-making. The Senior Supply Finance Analyst leads forecasting, accrual management, performance reporting, and business analysis activities while identifying opportunities to improve financial outcomes through enhanced supplier economics, data-driven insights, and process improvements.
The role is expected to operate independently, influence business decisions through financial analysis, and drive continuous improvement across Supply Finance processes and reporting capabilities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Supply Finance Performance Management & Business Analysis (30%)

• Lead financial analysis of vendor funding programs, rebates, commissions, allowances, and supplier incentives across Sodexo Canada and Entegra Canada.
• Monitor Supply Finance performance against budget, forecast, and strategic targets, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability and financial outcomes.
• Analyze supplier economics, funding realization, rebate performance, spend compliance, and participation trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Support Procurement and Entegra leadership with financial evaluation of supplier negotiations, sourcing initiatives, pricing opportunities, and contract strategies.
• Develop financial models and business cases supporting strategic initiatives, supplier programs, and commercial opportunities.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of performance variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve margin, rebate realization, vendor funding recovery, and working capital performance.

Forecasting, Planning & Accrual Governance (25%)

• Lead monthly forecasting activities related to supplier funding, rebates, procurement initiatives, and supply-related financial performance.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models, assumptions, and planning methodologies supporting annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Prepare, review, and validate monthly accruals related to vendor funding, rebates, commissions, and supply programs.
• Monitor accrual accuracy and investigate variances to improve predictability and financial reporting quality.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities through analysis, commentary, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to evaluate business risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Controllership to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and compliance with financial policies.

Reporting, Analytics & Business Insights (20%)

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Supply Finance reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and analytical tools.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Entegra leadership teams.
• Support development and continuous improvement of Power BI dashboards and automated reporting solutions.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, compliance gaps, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Deliver clear and actionable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Establish reporting standards, methodologies, and governance processes that improve consistency and transparency.

Vendor Funding Performance & Working Capital Optimization (15%)

• Monitor vendor funding performance, rebate realization, supplier receivables, and recovery trends.
• Analyze aging reports, recovery metrics, and funding performance indicators to identify opportunities to improve cash flow and working capital.
• Investigate funding discrepancies, contractual issues, and recovery challenges impacting financial performance.
• Partner with Procurement and Supply Finance Operations teams to improve funding compliance and maximize supplier recovery opportunities.
• Support initiatives focused on improving rebate collection, funding realization, and cash conversion.

Strategic Projects, Controls & Continuous Improvement (10%)

• Lead and support projects focused on process improvement, reporting automation, financial transformation, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, AI, and advanced analytics to improve Supply Finance effectiveness.
• Support internal and external audits through analysis, documentation, and control reviews.
• Document key processes, controls, methodologies, and reporting procedures.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Supply Finance reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Supply Finance Analysts and support development of analytical capabilities within the team.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Functional Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Supply Finance, Procurement Finance, Business Analytics, or related finance disciplines.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, business performance management, and executive reporting.
• Experience working with vendor funding programs, rebates, supplier agreements, procurement initiatives, or commercial finance activities preferred.
• Experience operating within a complex, matrixed, multi-site organization preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools.
• Forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning methodologies.
• ERP systems and financial reporting platforms.
• Strong presentation and storytelling with data capabilities.

Certifications

• CPA, CFA, MBA, SCMP, Power BI, Lean Six Sigma, or other relevant professional designations are considered assets.

Other Qualifications

• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Proven problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to influence decisions without direct authority.