Director Supply Chain Finance

Description:

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Our client, a leading consumer-focused manufacturing company, is looking for a strong finance leader to join their regional team as Head of Supply Chain Finance, APAC. In this key leadership role, you’ll connect finance and operations to improve cost-efficiency, drive performance, and strengthen supply chain resilience. You will lead a high-performing team, work closely with senior leaders, and help make smart, data-driven decisions across sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Supply Chain Officer with financial insights and advice.
• Guide decisions on procurement, manufacturing, and working capital.
• Translate operational plans into financial impact and ROI.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for the supply chain.
• Create financial models for sourcing, logistics, and supplier cost changes.
• Manage full P&L for COGS, freight, warehousing, and related expenses.

Measure and Report Performance

• Set KPIs and dashboards to track supply chain effectiveness.
• Monitor cost drivers and review financial results with operations teams.
• Highlight risks from inflation, commodity prices, and currency changes.

Optimize Costs and Efficiency

• Work with teams to find cost-saving opportunities.
• Focus on improving logistics, planning accuracy, and service levels.
• Analyze the impact of capacity, lead times, and inventory decisions.

Improve Inventory and Cash Flow

• Oversee inventory policies and reduce excess or obsolete stock.
• Help improve working capital and cash conversion cycles.

Manage Risks and Ensure Compliance

• Identify financial risks in supply chain disruptions or global events.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls.

Champion Tools & Analytics

• Lead digital transformation in financial planning for supply chain.
• Use data analytics to uncover trends and support decision-making.

Lead and Grow the Team

• Mentor and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Build a culture of accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
• 10–15 years of experience in finance, with 5+ years in supply chain or operations finance leadership.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes (procurement, logistics, production, etc.).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and financial planning tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.

Preferred Skills

• MBA, CPA, or CMA certification.
• Experience in global or regional roles within manufacturing or consumer goods.
• Familiarity with sustainability and ESG in supply chain.

Director

Full-time

Supply Chain, Accounting/Auditing, and Finance

Manufacturing, Consumer Services, and Facilities Services