Worldwide Supply Chain Finance Inventory

**_We are seeking a highly skilled and oriented Inventory FP&A Master to join our Finance Planning Organization._**

**_ This crucial role involves financial inventory analysis, reporting and optimization to assure that the goals and objectives are achieved. Provides mentoring and guidance to lower-level employees._**

**_Join us if you are a dedicated professional with a passion of precision, adaptability and resilience committed to delivering high-quality insights of the business to support your function._**

**_ Responsibilities: _**
- Develop and maintain robust inventory financial models to facilitate accurate forecasting and analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data for inventory projections and financial planning.
- Prepare comprehensive documentation and reports for audit reviews, ensuring transparency and compliance with auditing standards.
- Effectively communicate inventory financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to external auditors, articulating complex inventory-related financial concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- Provides the most complex financial analysis for a financial function or a business, typically exercising a unique understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives.
- Consults with business leaders to guide and influence long
- term and strategic decision-making within the broadest scope.
- Forecasts financial results within the broadest scope.
- Drives process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function globally.
- Provides mentoring and guidance to analysts.

**_ Education and Experience Required: _**
- First level university degree with a focus in business or economics; advanced degree or accounting certification (e.g., CPA, MBA) strongly preferred.
- Typically 10+ years of experience as a financial analyst.
- Typically experienced in a variety of finance functions.
- Proven experience in Inventory management and financial analysis
- Strong understanding of inventory principles and external auditing standards.
- Data analytics or data science proven experience is a plus.

**_ Knowledge and Skills: _**
- Financial Modeling: Proficiency in building and interpreting financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making processes.
- Excel Skills: Strong command of Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis capabilities, as it is often a crucial tool for financial analysis.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Ability to develop and manage budgets, forecast financial trends, and analyze variances to ensure accurate financial planning.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights for strategic decision-making.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication is essential for presenting financial information to non-finance stakeholders and collaborating with different departments.
- Problem-Solving: A knack for problem-solving and critical thinking to address financial challenges and optimize processes.
- Business Acumen: Understanding of the organization's industry, market dynamics, and key drivers that impact financial performance.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in handling financial data, ensuring accuracy in reports, and avoiding errors that could impact decision-making.
- ERP Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, as many organizations use these for financial management.(SACP, S4, ODW, ORCA)
- 10.Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business environments and evolving financial requirements.