Gerente de Análisis Financiero I - Finanzas de Cadena de Suministro
Ecolab busca un Gerente de Análisis Financiero I para liderar el equipo de Finanzas de Cadena de Suministro en Buenos Aires, con un modelo de trabajo híbrido. El rol implica la gestión de un equipo en varios países de Latinoamérica y el soporte financiero a operaciones de logística y plantas.
Si te copa liderar equipos financieros en Latinoamérica y tenés experiencia en análisis de costos y logística, este puesto híbrido en Ecolab es para vos. Podrás dar soporte a operaciones clave y tomar decisiones estratégicas en una empresa líder.
Descripción del puesto
At Ecolab , we’re looking for a Financial Analysis Manager I to coordinate our Supply Chain Finance team for Latin America South, Central America & the Caribbean , based in Buenos Aires (Hybrid work model). The Supply Chain Financial Manager will coordinate a team from different countries (Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Colombia, Central america region and Caribbean region) and lead supply chain finance activities for the LASC Market. With focus on forecasting, planning & analysis. Will be supply chain finance partner, including activities of cost accounting, logistics and plants cost efficiency analysis and business decision support. The position will manage 5 plants (Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Costa Rica) and +15 distribution centers, across the region and reports to SCF manager LASC and functionally reporting to International Markets SCF and SC Director. Responsibilities: Produce accurate, timely and insightful business reporting and analytics: • Manage the processes of the supply chain financial shaping and financial forecasting (including Capex), analysis, management accounting and reporting, identifying business issues and opportunities and making recommendations for future actions. • Lead monthly closing processes, such as cost manufacturing process, standard and replacement costs • Perform several costs analysis: Plant overheads and warehouse expenses, Delivery costs, Material loss, price purchase variances (PPVs), manufacturing and logistic variances, among others. • Prepare the Variance Analysis by comparing the actual performance versus budgeting one (Yearly, Quarterly and Monthly), and figuring out the trend along the year and compared with past years. • Coordinate and develop financial forecast and annual plan exercise, standard costs roll, plant overheads, delivery costs, etc • Lead annual activities, such as inventory physical counts in plants and warehouses and root cause analysis (ensure proper reconciliation), internal and external audit support, setting annual standard costs • Drive process improvements and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Partner with Supply Chain organization and Division leaders: • Business partner to the Supply chain Director and Plants management team providing financial advice to ensure accurate financial and operational decisions. Support strategy definition and implementation, developing and evaluating longer term strategies, forecasts, and investment plans. • Become a SC member and participate in weekly/ monthly Plant management or Operational meetings, and key Plant activities (e.g. cycle counts, fixed assets audit, inventories adjustments etc.). • Set up monthly meetings with the SC Director to discuss on the plant and logistics performance (financial & operational), identify the risks & issues, and put in place relevant action plans / tracking mechanisms to manage these risks & issues • Support Supply Chain decision making, with cost optimization initiatives (localization, loss analysis, insource, etc) and CAPEX support. Monthly savings tracking • Develop ad/hoc analysis to supplement standard reporting to identify opportunities or diagnose challenges. • Analyze and present financial and operational performance, driving fact-based business decisions and corrective actions. • Develop and sustain relationships and good communication with Global Supply Chain Finance teams • Provide support to the Commercial team and Division Leaders by providing accurate costing simulations for pricing / and strategic projects. Support cost initiatives, as reformulations, portfolio optimization, GMI, etc Develop talent: • Recruit and develop diverse group of associates, delivering high performance and engagement. Requirements: • Degree in Business Administration, Economics or related • +5 years in a multi-national company preferred manufacturing (chemical industry) • +2 years in roles in FP&A, Supply Chain Finance, in companies with Standard costs accounting (preferable) • Strong knowledge of Financial Analysis, Accounting, & Budgeting (Costing preferable) • Proficient English and Spanish. • Experience building and developing high-performing finance teams with a focus on results and a commitment to quality. • Good analytical and critical thinking with ability to focus on details, synthesize broad amount of data into actionable information. • Effective interpersonal skills with proven ability to build strong partnerships with diverse groups. • Ability to deliver multi-mode communications to different audiences and influence senior management. • Proficient use of SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications: • CPA/MBA • Experience in large, complex, global organization. • Demonstrated ability to manage geographically distributed teams. • Record of leading cross-functional teams in matrix environment to deliver complex projects.
Responsabilidades
- Coordinar el equipo de Finanzas de Cadena de Suministro para Latinoamérica Sur, Centroamérica y el Caribe.
- Liderar actividades de finanzas de cadena de suministro, incluyendo forecasting, planificación y análisis.
- Ser socio financiero de la cadena de suministro, abarcando contabilidad de costos, logística y análisis de eficiencia de costos de plantas.
- Producir reportes y análisis de negocio precisos, oportunos y perspicaces.
- Gestionar procesos de modelado financiero y pronóstico de la cadena de suministro (incluyendo Capex), análisis, contabilidad de gestión y reportes.
- Liderar procesos de cierre mensual, como el proceso de costos de manufactura, costos estándar y de reemplazo.
- Realizar análisis de costos (gastos de planta y almacén, costos de entrega, pérdidas de material, variaciones de precio de compra, variaciones de manufactura y logística).
- Preparar análisis de variaciones comparando el desempeño real con el presupuestado.
- Coordinar y desarrollar pronósticos financieros y ejercicios de plan anual, roll de costos estándar, gastos de planta, costos de entrega, etc.
- Liderar actividades anuales como recuentos físicos de inventario, auditorías internas y externas, y fijación de costos estándar anuales.
- Impulsar mejoras de procesos y asegurar el cumplimiento de las políticas y procedimientos de la empresa.
- Ser socio de negocio del Director de Cadena de Suministro y del equipo de gerencia de plantas, brindando asesoramiento financiero.
- Apoyar la definición e implementación de estrategias, desarrollando y evaluando estrategias a largo plazo, pronósticos y planes de inversión.
- Participar en reuniones mensuales de gerencia de planta u operativas y actividades clave de planta.
- Establecer reuniones mensuales con el Director de Cadena de Suministro para discutir el desempeño financiero y operativo de planta y logística.
- Apoyar la toma de decisiones de Cadena de Suministro con iniciativas de optimización de costos y soporte de CAPEX.
- Desarrollar análisis ad hoc para identificar oportunidades o diagnosticar desafíos.
- Analizar y presentar el desempeño financiero y operativo, impulsando decisiones de negocio basadas en hechos y acciones correctivas.
- Desarrollar y mantener relaciones y buena comunicación con los equipos Globales de Finanzas de Cadena de Suministro.
- Proporcionar soporte al equipo Comercial y a los Líderes de División brindando simulaciones de costos precisas para precios y proyectos estratégicos.
- Reclutar y desarrollar un grupo diverso de asociados, logrando alto rendimiento y compromiso.