Associate Director, Supply Chain Finance

Description

The Role:

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Associate Director of Supply Chain Finance to lead its financial operations within the manufacturing and supply chain function. This role will be responsible for driving financial performance, optimizing costs, and providing strategic insights to enhance operational efficiency across the (manufacturing/tech ops/CMC) supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for the supply chain, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Develop and implement financial models and analyses to support inventory management, procurement, and logistics strategies.
• Perform standard cost calculations to ensure accurate product costing and assist in pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that influence decision-making and enhance supply chain performance.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate period-end accruals, account reconciliations and journal entries related to supply chain transactions.
• Ensure precise allocation of costs to inventory and maintain oversight of inventory valuations and working capital management.
• Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards for senior leadership, highlighting key performance indicators and actionable recommendations.
• Lead initiatives to improve supply chain financial processes, identifying risks and opportunities to enhance profitability.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements and uphold best practices in financial operations.

Desired Experience/Education and Personal Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain finance, accounting, financial analysis, or related roles, with a focus on strategic leadership within Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing financial operations in a supply chain environment.
• Strong analytical skills and expertise in financial modeling, with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with robust organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain processes, financial principles, and accounting standards.
• Experience with standard cost calculations and product costing methodologies.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as a business partner, across all functions in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Intellectually curious and challenges status quo thinking to drive good analytics in support of the business; able to constantly challenge internal business partners on business assumptions and plans.
• Works effectively in a matrix environment motivating and obtaining support from others with/or without direct reporting lines.