Finance Manager

Overview

The Supply Chain Finance Manager – Purchasing supports the PBUS GPP team, with ownership of inputs cost; planning and performance within the P&L. The role leads period close and forecasting, supports AOP COGS build and standard cost finalisation, and analyse PPV and cost insights to strengthen financial control and business decision-making. It also owns quarterly volume updates, SOX control execution, and ad-hoc reporting in partnership with Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead period close for input costs, ensuring accurate and timely P&L reporting
• Own raw material cost forecasts by consolidating assumptions, analysing movements, and partnering with Purchasing and Finance stakeholders
• Support the AOP cost build for COGS, including validation of commodity, volume, sourcing, and other key input assumptions
• Coordinate and finalise raw material standard costs in SAP, ensuring alignment with approved planning assumptions and timelines
• Perform purchase price variance (PPV) analysis, identify key drivers, and communicate actionable insights on actual and forecast performance
• Manage quarterly volume updates and assess the impact of volume and mix changes on input costs and COGS
• Execute and document SOX controls, maintaining appropriate evidence and supporting audit requirements
• Reconcile source data and financial outputs to maintain data integrity across SAP and reporting tools
• Prepare management reporting and presentations covering close results, forecast outlook, PPV, risks, and opportunities
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Finance decision-making
• Drive process standardisation, reporting improvements, and effective knowledge transfer while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Experience in Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, Purchasing Finance, or COGS planning, with exposure to P&L management
• 7–10 years of relevant finance experience for postgraduates (6–9 years for Chartered Accountants)
• Strong understanding of period close, forecasting, AOP, COGS, standard costing, and purchase price variance analysis
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel; experience with Business Objects, Essbase, or other financial reporting tools is preferred
• Strong analytical capability with a focus on data integrity, reconciliations, controls, and clear documentation
• Knowledge of SOX control requirements and experience supporting internal or external audits
• Self-driven and able to independently manage multiple time-sensitive close, forecast, and planning deliverables
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to collaborate across Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams
• Ability to translate complex cost movements into concise insights, risks, opportunities, and recommendations
• Demonstrates ownership, urgency, professionalism, attention to detail, and a continuous-improvement mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong proficiency in English