Supply Chain Finance Business Controller

To create a modern and professional Supply Chain that simplifies the lives of our store and logistics team members, helping them serve customers better whilst ensuring long term financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Embrace & drive change

Restless with the status quo, having a strong appetite to seek and implement modern solutions to traditional methods.

Embracing and driving changes that improve the business for customers, shareholders and team members.

• Values & Code of Conduct

Consistently demonstrate and uphold the company's values and code of conduct in all professional activities and interactions.

• Financial Planning and Analysis

Develop and manage financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for the supply chain function, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Cost & Funding Management

Analyze and monitor supply chain costs & funding, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements and funding improvements.

• Performance Reporting

Prepare and present financial reports and performance metrics to supply chain and senior management, providing insights and recommendations.

• Business Partnering

Collaborate with supply chain leaders to provide financial guidance and support for strategic decision-making.

• Team Leadership

Support and challenge individuals to achieve their full potential. Setting stretching objectives and measuring progress against them. Develops self and others and manages resources effectively.

• Process Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial controls and reporting within the supply chain function.

• Risk Management

Assess financial risks related to supply chain operations and develop mitigation strategies.

• Inventory & Cash Flow Management

Support inventory management processes, ensuring accurate valuation and reporting of inventory levels.

• Compliance

Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, maintaining accurate and transparent financial records.

Job requirements:

• Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance or accounting, with at least 2 years in a supply chain finance role.

• Education & Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Relevant certifications such as CPA, CMA, or similar are a plus

• Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in financial software and ERP systems, understanding of supply chain finance principles.

Ability to manage multiple tasks whilst observing strict financial calendars.

• Attributes

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to handle complex data, simplify and convert to actionable insights.

Willingness to share knowledge so that it can be used.

Personal Integrity and accountability.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.