Supply Chain Finance Senior Analyst

About the job

The Supply Chain Finance Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting the Supply Chain Finance Manager in leading Highlands Coffee’s supply chain operations financial activities while working towards performance targets including cost, efficiency and working capital metrics. This role will conduct analyses and propose recommendations to drive and improve performance, implementation of standard processes and strengthening of financial internal controls.

The position will also assist in driving gross margin improvement, developing costing methodology, managing the logistic, warehouse and distribution cost (LWD), optimizing working capital via the efficiency of DPO, DIO management, driving the optimal model of payment terms management, overseeing fixed asset management, and developing capex investment business case while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Key Accountabilities:

Financial Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in developing and implementing costing methodology for the company in both the F&B and Retail Segments.
• Take ownership of inventory and COGS financial planning.
• Prepare financial rolling forecast for COGS, calling out any risk and opportunities vs. plan, and ensure forecast accuracy.
• Support the development of financial strategies to optimize the supply chain process and reduce costs, control activities to deliver COGS savings while managing the budget of Supply Chain areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between finance and supply chain operations on budgeting and forecasting.
• Partner with procurement to implement material price tracking and forecasting process.
• Support the financial budgeting and forecasting of Coffee Factory.

Financial Analysis

• Analyze and monitor financial metrics related to inventory management, supplier performance, and logistic, warehouse and distribution costs to identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in providing financial analysis and reporting to senior management to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Propose and implement opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Conduct financial analysis of supply chain operations to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve efficiency, and mitigate risks.

Financial Modeling

• Support the development of financial models to support strategic decision-making. Conduct scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and what-if analysis to evaluate the financial impact of different business strategies and initiatives.
• Build up and control Business Case of Factory and Supply Chain Investment.
• Build up Gross Margin Management Modelling.

Working Capital Management & Supply Financing

• Assist in managing the company’s working capital by optimizing inventory levels, accounts receivable, and accounts payable to improve cash flow and reduce financing costs.
• Supplier Financing: Develop and implement supplier financing programs, such as supply chain financing or dynamic discounting, to provide early payment options to suppliers and improve working capital for both parties.

Financial Performance Management

• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain finance, such as days payable outstanding (DPO), days inventory outstanding (DIO), and cash conversion cycle, to measure performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Track and analyze the performance of Raw Material and Packing Material saving performance.
• Compile and analyze financial closing process, summarize financial results with insights.

Supplier and Vendor Management/Compliance and Controls/Risk Management