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Finance Manager – Supply Chain & Procurement

Job Title
Finance Manager – Supply Chain & Procurement
Division
India & Australia Region
Department
Corporate
Country
India
State/Province
Karnataka
City
Bangalore
Job Responsibility

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
Job Requirements

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