Job Summary:
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The newly created Finance and Procurement Business Partner plays a key liaison role between finance, procurement, and supply chain operations to ensure end-to-end financial accuracy of procurement and supply chain activities.
Key Responsibilities:
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* Financial Operations and Controls
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o Manage the accounts payable process by tracking and clearing aged items, coordinating with buyers, accounts payable shared service teams, and internal and external warehouse teams to ensure timely resolution.
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o Oversee the supplier statement reconciliation process in collaboration with the AP shared service centre and local procurement teams, ensuring timely reconciliation and action on outstanding items.
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o Approve purchase order requests, ensuring correct general ledger and cost centre coding, alignment with approved budgets, and compliance with internal control processes.
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o Manage the capital expenditure purchase requisition process, verifying that all requests are supported with quotes, align with approved budgets, and are assigned to the correct general ledger accounts and cost centres.
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* Procurement and Cost Analysis
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o 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, and identification of cost drivers and opportunities for savings.
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* Partner with Teams
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o Partner with procurement and finance teams to support accurate reporting of logistics-related spend and assist in budget development.
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o Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes, particularly in areas related to purchasing, freight, and inventory-related accruals.
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Qualifications and Experience:
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* Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance or procurement operations role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
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* Experience working with cross-functional teams, including shared service centres.
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* Strong working knowledge of accounts payable processes, purchase lifecycle, and capital project controls.
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Skills and Competencies:
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* Solid understanding of financial controls and procurement processes.
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* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and provide actionable insights.
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* Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills to coordinate across departments (AP, procurement, warehouse, etc.).
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* Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
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* Attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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