Job Title - Supply Chain Finance Analyst
Job Location- Bangalore
Job Summary
The Lead Supply Chain Finance Analyst is responsible for driving supply chain and logistics cost accounting activities across global regions. This role focuses on process simplification, operational excellence, and the delivery of accurate financial reporting, analysis, and actionable insights across multiple legal entities.
The successful candidate will partner closely with Global Finance, Logistics, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to support costing processes, tariff analysis, compliance requirements, forecasting activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Analyze and report supply chain costs, including tariffs, freight, duties, and segment burdens.
· Support monthly costing processes and ensure accurate cost allocations across regions, products, and business segments.
· Partner with Finance, Logistics, Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders to validate cost estimates and forecast adjustments.
· Monitor tariff changes and assess their financial impact on regional and global P&Ls.
· Develop, maintain, and enhance costing models to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
· Prepare reports, dashboards, and executive presentations highlighting cost trends, key drivers, risks, and financial implications.
· Support internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
· Identify opportunities for cost optimization, standardization, automation, and process improvement.
· Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, US GAAP, and policies and procedures.
· Participate in digitization, automation, and transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
Required Qualifications
· Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost and Management Accountant (CMA), CA Intermediate, CMA Intermediate, or MBA in Finance.
· 7-10 years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, supply chain finance, or logistics accounting.
· Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory accounting, and supply chain operations.
· Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis, and financial reporting.
· Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Alteryx etc.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management capabilities.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.
· Self-motivated and proactive, with demonstrated experience leading process automation, digital transformation, or continuous improvement initiatives.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Willingness to work flexible hours, including shifts between 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM IST.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience working in a global business environment with a strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and transaction flows.
· Proven ability to collaborate with remote managers and geographically dispersed teams.
· Lead cross-functional initiatives related to costing, tariff management, process automation, and finance transformation, influencing stakeholders across regions and functions.
· Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement certifications.
· Demonstrated success in leading operational excellence, automation, or process improvement initiatives within Finance or Operations.
· Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to learn quickly, solve complex business problems, and drive execution.
· High standards of integrity and commitment to ethical decision-making and professional conduct.
What You'll Bring
· A passion for leveraging financial insights to improve business performance and drive strategic decision-making.
· Strong ownership and accountability, with a commitment to operational excellence.
· Curiosity to challenge the status quo and identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
· The ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and evolving global environment.
· A results-oriented mindset focused on delivering measurable business impact.
· A global perspective and the ability to build strong relationships across functions, regions, and cultures.
