envisionenergy

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for supply chain and procurement functions
• Analyze cost drivers including raw materials, logistics, warehousing, and inventory holding
• Provide actionable insights to improve cost efficiency and working capital

2. Cost Management & Optimization

• Identify opportunities for cost savings across procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations
• Monitor and control procurement spend, ensuring alignment with budgets and targets
• Partner with procurement to evaluate supplier pricing, contracts, and total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Drive and track cost-saving initiatives, ensuring measurable financial impact
• Conduct regular spend analysis to uncover inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions

3. Business Partnering

• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations teams to support decision-making
• Provide financial guidance on sourcing strategies, vendor selection, and make-vs-buy decisions
• Support negotiations with suppliers through financial analysis and benchmarking

4. Inventory & Working Capital Management

• Oversee inventory valuation, provisioning, and obsolescence analysis
• Drive initiatives to optimize inventory levels and improve cash flow
• Monitor KPIs such as inventory turnover, days inventory outstanding (DIO), and working capital

5. Reporting & Controls

• Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analysis related to supply chain costs, including dashboards, to support data-driven actional insights
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies
• Support audits and ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting

6. Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive process improvements in procurement and supply chain finance operations
• Support implementation and optimization of ERP and financial systems
• Automate reporting and enhance data accuracy and visibility

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/CA/CMA preferred)
• 7–10 years of experience in finance, with exposure to supply chain or procurement finance
• Experience in manufacturing, retail, FMCG, or logistics environments is highly preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel
• Proficiency in one of Zoho, Tableau, Power BI or similar reporting tools
• Knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and procurement processes

Business & Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data
• Deep understanding of supply chain cost structures and drivers
• Ability to influence stakeholders and support strategic decisions

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings and procurement efficiency
• Budget adherence and forecast accuracy
• Inventory optimization and working capital improvement
• Timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in digital transformation or automation initiatives
• Exposure to global supply chain operations
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma knowledge is a plus)
• Team player