FP&A Business Partner (Supervisor) – Supply Chain & Production (Costing Background)

Job Description

• Lead financial planning and forecasting for supply chain and production, including OPEX, logistics, and manufacturing costs.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to procurement, supply chain, and plant operations, supporting operational and tactical decisions.
• Perform variance analysis (actual vs. standard costs) for materials, labor, and overhead, identifying key drivers.
• Monitor operational KPIs such as cost per unit, yield, efficiency, utilization, and waste.
• Track conversion costs and factory cost per hour, highlighting improvement opportunities.
• Analyze inventory levels, slow-moving items, and obsolescence risks.
• Evaluate logistics and distribution costs and recommend optimization initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between operational performance and financial targets (AOP).
• Provide actionable insights to improve cost control and productivity.
• Support monthly closing through validation of operational data and cost allocations.
• Prepare performance reports and dashboards for operations and management.
• Identify operational financial risks and propose mitigation actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting and data accuracy.
• Supervise and guide junior team members where applicable.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Professional certification (e.g., CMA, CPA, CFA) is a plus.
• 5–7 years of experience in FP&A, costing, or operations finance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and interpersonal skills.