Finance Analyst (For Pooling)

JOB PURPOSE

The Finance Analyst - Costing is a key role within the Finance Excellence Team. This role is the go-to expert on transfer prices and is responsible for coordinating the quarterly Operational Planning (OP) cycle, analyzing movements in transfer prices (TPs) and reporting on Net Material Inflation (NMI).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support in quarterly OP process and co-ordinate with various teams to ensure process is completed on time.
• Review and sign off on price variance commentary for import transfer prices
• Complete benchmarking exercises on TPs of key imported materials by liaising with regional SC teams, analyzing cost drivers in external markets and identifying cost saving opportunities.
• Review quarterly balance of TP adjustments and release to P&L as needed.
• Consolidate forecast for Bought In Cost, providing insights to Finance Excellence Team and Business Unit Finance Teams on drivers of inflation.
• Responsible for monthly NMI reporting and aligning with Procurement teams, including consolidation of savings assumptions, inflation, FX and one offs.
• Review of weekly Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and deep dive accordingly.
• Adhoc support relating to costing and Supply Chain Finance.

Key Stakeholders
• Finance Excellence Team
• BU Finance Team
• Regional Supply Chain Finance Team

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