Title: Finance Business Partner

Description:

Job Description:

Finance Business Partner (Temporary)

Department: Finance
Sub-Department: Supply Chain Finance

01.

JOB OVERVIEW

The job overview gives a brief summary, explaining why this role exists and what the job aims to achieve and deliver.

Purpose: Drive cost efficiency, operational discipline, and financial transparency across distribution, freight, warehousing, and inventory; enable leadership decisions through robust partnering and governance.

02.

LEVELS OF AUTHORITY

Levels of authority explain, amongst others, the signatory and authorisation power within the scope of the job. This is divided into financial, people, business process and other matters.

FINANCIAL

Budgeting
Reporting
Cost Control

03.

RELATIONSHIPS

This section describes all internal and external relationships of this position. It briefly describes the influence and frequency of such.

INTERNAL CUSTOMERS

Supply Chain Leadership Team
Distribution Manager
Regional Supply Chain
Finance

EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS

- Coso plant

04.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND INDICATORS

Key performance areas are basically main groups of activities that are performed. In other words, the KPA’s stress the end results. The indicators indicate how these activities are measured.

KPA

KPI (List all your responsibilities you currently do)

A

Your role or Scope

Monthly reporting to Supply Chain leadership teams and Regional Supply Chain teams. Prepare and execute period end closing tasks at the required standard, and time scales, and deliver accurate reports on time.
Lead cost deep dives with the unit managers to gain and understand of what has been charged by 3rd party service providers and make sure that only accurate and verified costs have been booked into the system.
Drive monitoring and reduction of stock losses due to theft, stock expiry and damages by highlighting cases of stock that is soon to expire, level of damages reported in a period and the main drivers of the damage to stock, and levels of west that is reported for any other reasons.
Drive interaction with 3rd party warehouse management team to drive optimisation of operations and costs in distribution.
Driving current savings tracking with Supply Chain partners, gap closing plan vs actual, and formulation of new projects to create sustainable continues improvement in the business.
Engage with Distribution Operations Managers to understand business needs, manage costs and proactively drive improved business insight and decision making through robust financial analysis and reporting.
Provide insightful interpretation and analysis to understand key trends, fuel changes and lane mix changes that may affect future cost.
Build effective business relationships and gain credibility as a true business expert. You will have an entrepreneurial mind-set and the ability to provide financial insights that improve performance.
Deliver ad hoc projects and analysis as required from time to time.
BOM loading and new material creation. Update of changes to the system information (Master Data).
Attend Quarterly Stock count ensuring 100% adherence to signed off SOP
Manufacturing work may be added when and as needed.

KPA

KPI

G

People Management (if applicable)

Finance Business Partner -Distribution

05.

DIMENSIONS, EDUCATION & RELEVANT YEARS JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE

This section describes necessary levels of education, experience, dimensions (skills) and management training necessary for acceptable performance in the position.

EDUCATION & RELEVANT YEARS JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. An MBA or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, or CMA) is highly desirable.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance, preferably within the FMCG industry, with at least 3 years in a supply chain role.
Proven experience in strategic financial planning, financial analysis, and driving financial performance.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and adapt to change

DIMENSIONS, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and financial reporting software.

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email INSERT RECRUITMENT EMAIL.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

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Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.