Supply Chain Finance Senior Analyst

Job Description

Summary of the job: The Supply Chain Finance Senior Analyst supports the Supply Chain Finance Manager in managing Highlands Coffee’s supply chain financial operations, focusing on cost, efficiency, and working capital metrics. This role analyzes performance, recommends improvements, standardizes processes, and strengthens financial controls. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial transactions with suppliers and distributors, driving gross margin improvement, developing costing methods, managing logistics, warehouse, and distribution costs (LWD), optimizing working capital (DPO/DIO), managing payment terms, overseeing fixed assets, and developing capex investment cases, all while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

1. Financial Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in developing and implementing costing methodology for the company in both the F&B and Retail Segments.
• Take ownership of inventory and COGS financial planning.
• Prepare financial rolling forecast for COGS, calling out any risk and opportunities vs. plan, and ensure forecast accuracy.
• Support the development of financial strategies to optimize the supply chain process and reduce costs, control activities to deliver COGS savings while managing the budget of Supply Chain areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between finance and supply chain operations on budgeting and forecasting.
• Partner with procurement to implement material price tracking and forecasting process.
• Support the financial budgeting and forecasting of Coffee Factory.

2. Financial Analysis

• Analyze and monitor financial metrics related to inventory management, supplier performance, and logistic, warehouse and distribution costs to identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in providing financial analysis and reporting to senior management to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Propose and implement opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Conduct financial analysis of supply chain operations to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve efficiency, and mitigate risks.

3. Financial Modeling

• Support the development of financial models to support strategic decision-making. Conduct scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and what-if analysis to evaluate the financial impact of different business strategies and initiatives.
• Build up and control Business Case of Factory and Supply Chain Investment.
• Build up Gross Margin Management Modelling.

4. Working Capital Management & Supply Financing

• Assist in managing the company’s working capital by optimizing inventory levels, accounts receivable, and accounts payable to improve cash flow and reduce financing costs.
• Supplier Financing: Develop and implement supplier financing programs, such as supply chain financing or dynamic discounting, to provide early payment options to suppliers and improve working capital for both parties.

5. Financial Performance Management

• Track and analyze KPIs related to supply chain finance, such as days payable outstanding (DPO), days inventory outstanding (DIO), and cash conversion cycle, to measure performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Track and analyze the performance of Raw Material and Packing Material saving performance.
• Compile and analyze financial closing process, summarize financial results with insights.

6. Others

• Compliance and Controls: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls related to supply chain finance activities to mitigate risks and maintain financial integrity.
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks within the supply chain, such as supplier insolvency, currency fluctuations, or supply chain disruptions, to protect the financial stability of the organization.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. MBA or professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA/CFA) is a plus.
• 5+ years of financial experience, including 2-3 years in supply chain finance (preferably in food & beverage, focusing on coffee, tea, and bakery).
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, including factory costing, contract manufacturing, logistics, inventory, and procurement.
• Advanced financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Excel, and dashboarding tools.
• Skilled in building operating models and analyzing large data sets.
• Strong business acumen, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communicator, capable of simplifying complex financial data for diverse stakeholders.
• Experienced in process improvement and managing cross-functional priorities.
• Independent, organized, and fluent in English.