Supply Chain Finance Head

Job Description : HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE UK Role is open to suitably qualified candidates world wide with one of the UK’s leading retailers in their search for a Head of Supply Chain Finance on a permanent basis. This role would be based out of their distribution centre in Burton and offers a flexible hybrid working policy. Reporting into the Commercial and Operations Accounting Manager, this role would be in charge of maximising the efficiency of the distribution centre whilst controlling costs within a set budget. Further, the role would oversee the creation of finance models and challenge provided financial analysis. It would also be responsible for challenging the operations on their performance and KPIs, to further deliver on efficiencies. Our client has recently undergone a system transformation, and this role would be responsible for ensuring project stages are completed on time and within budget. Further, the role would be responsible for forecasting and tracking project spend. Key Responsibilities: Working with the third party to build a budgeting and reporting model to incorporate the new operational processes. Analysis and review of the P&L including challenging variances to budget to ensure they are understood. Analyse and challenge the operational KPI performance. Finance support on key Supplier Chain projects. Management responsibility of one head and potentially more in the future. Evaluate the cost of projects from other areas of the business which involve support from the distribution centre. Completion and appraisal of capital expenditure requirements. Review and control stock integrity at the distribution centre. Work with the third party to understand monthly stock adjustments and ensure they are controlled and cleared. Responsibility for the month end accounting of store overhead costs and the relevant balance sheet reconciliations. Assisting with analysis and reporting as required. Key Skills: We are looking for a candidate with a passion for finance and data analysis, who can understand and present complex information to a wide group of stakeholders with varying degrees of financial acumen. Demonstrable experience of creating finance models, reports and presentations in addition to the below relevant experience; CIMA or ACCA qualified (at least 15 years) Experience within commercial and supply chain operations Experience of working across functions and with third parties System Knowledge – Excel, Financial Accounting systems etc. Good time management and organisational skills - Able to cope with change and work within deadlines Personal qualities – professional, adaptable and pro-active Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Effective decision-making skills

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