Finance Supervisor BP

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Job Function
Finance

Job Sub Function
Finance Business Partners

Job Category
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil

Job Description
Strategic Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Act as a trusted Business Partner to Supply Chain leadership, influencing strategic decisions related to operational efficiency, manufacturing footprint, expansion projects, and cost savings initiatives.
• Provide management reports and ad hoc analyses to local, regional, and global stakeholders, delivering actionable insights to support strategic and operational decisions.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and monthly closing processes, ensuring consistency and accuracy across P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
• Develop and maintain accurate forecasts, providing strategic support to optimize supply chain operations.

Cost & Inventory Management

• Oversee Inventory Control activities, including revaluations, adjustments, write-offs, and management of SLOB (Slow & Obsolete inventory), ensuring optimal turnover visibility.
• Execute and monitor Standard Cost Setting processes, ensuring precise SKU cost definitions and updates across SAP, CFIN, Anaplan, and TM1 systems.
• Perform Volume and Absorption analyses, aligning results with S&OP processes and explaining key variances.
• Monitor and explain cost variances (materials, conversion, depreciation, overhead), promoting transparency and accountability.
• Manage Free Cash Flow, focusing on optimizing working capital through effective inventory and cost management.

Process Transformation & Automation

• Lead initiatives to transform and automate financial processes, leveraging tools such as SAP, TM1, CFIN, Anaplan, and Power BI.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and reporting, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

Capital Expenditure & Investment Control

• Collaborate with PPM and Project Owners to manage CAPEX and investments, including preparing business cases, managing appropriation requests, and tracking project execution both financially and physically.

Compliance & Controls

• Support internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Foster a culture of compliance and control within the finance and supply chain teams.

People Management & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals supporting Supply Chain, promoting a high-performance culture.
• Conduct training sessions to enhance cross-functional teams' understanding of financial KPIs, budgets, and performance management.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, or similar roles within manufacturing or logistics environments.
• Strong knowledge of SAP, TM1, CFIN, Anaplan, Power BI, and other financial systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and automation projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Leadership experience with a focus on team development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive strategic initiatives.