Key Job Responsibilities:
The SCM Finance and Procurement Business Partner is a key liaison point between Finance, Procurement, and SCM Operations, supporting end-to-end financial accuracy of procurement and Supply Chain activities.
* Financial Operations & Controls: Track and clear aged items, coordinate with buyers, Accounts Payable shared service teams, and internal and external warehouse teams for timely resolution.
* Manage the GRIR (Goods Received / Invoice Received) process by coordinating with buyers, Accounts Payable shared service teams, and internal and external warehouse teams to ensure timely resolution.
* Oversee supplier statement reconciliation process in collaboration with AP shared service centre and local procurement teams to ensure timely reconciliation and action on outstanding items.
* Approve Purchase Order (PO) requests to ensure correct GL and Cost Centre coding, alignment with budget, and compliance with internal control processes.
* Manage Capital Expenditure (CapEx) purchase requisition process by verifying quotes, approved budgets, and general ledger accounts and cost centres.
* Assist in strengthening RMA process to reduce AP and transfer inventory liabilities back to suppliers, working closely with QA/QC, Logistics and buying functions.
* Develop and manage scrap budgets including forward buy/EC proposals and timings to have a defined business case (payback).
* Develop stock loss budget and oversight on adjustments across all SWO stockholding locations.
* Manage Financial Audits and analyses for relevant areas.
* Prepare financial reports and statements.
* Review Purchase Information Record management for accurate costing and follow up on inaccuracies.
* Assist with Budget planning and Forecasting, both annualised and in-year re-casting.
* Ensure accurate data entry into accounting systems.
Procurement Analysis:
Conduct detailed analysis of third-party freight and warehouse costs including:
* Breakdown of costs by type of freight (standard vs. expedited).
* Comparison of actual costs versus budget and forecasts.
* Identification of cost drivers and opportunities for savings.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years' experience in finance or procurement operations role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, including shared service centres.
Strong working knowledge of GRIR processes, PO lifecycle, and capital project controls.