Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Finance Business Partner 

Level: Analyst / Manager / Senior Manager (Depending on Experience)
Department: Finance Operations Support
Industry: FMCG / Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Location: BGC
Work Setup: Onsite

Job Purpose:

The Finance Business Partner Operations Finance plays a critical role in partnering with manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain teams to drive operational efficiency and cost control. The role focuses on analyzing end-to-end operational costs, supporting P&L performance, and providing strategic insights that support decision-making across the business. Depending on experience, the role will range from analytical support to strategic advisory.

Key Responsibilities (Scope Scales by Level):

Operational Cost Control & Financial Analysis

• Analyze and monitor operational expenses including raw materials, freight, warehousing, utilities, and production overhead.
• Provide variance analysis for P&L components related to manufacturing and logistics activities.
• Track material usage, wastage, and yield, and recommend corrective actions.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Plant Operations, and Logistics leaders to support cost-saving initiatives.
• Act as a financial advisor in cross-functional meetings, providing insights into operational performance and improvement opportunities.
• Translate business activities into financial impact and influence decisions through data-driven recommendations.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Support (or lead) annual budget planning and monthly forecasting for operations-related costs.
• Develop and manage rolling forecasts for direct and indirect costs in operations.
• Build what-if scenarios and sensitivity analyses for supply chain changes or market conditions (e.g., fuel costs, supplier pricing).

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Design and maintain dashboards for tracking key operational KPIs (e.g., cost per unit, throughput, OEE).
• Prepare financial reports and present trends, risks, and opportunities to senior management.
• Drive standardization and automation of reporting processes.

Project & Strategic Support

• Evaluate investment proposals for manufacturing improvements, equipment upgrades, or supply chain optimization.
• Lead financial workstreams for projects such as cost transformation, footprint optimization, or vendor negotiations.
• Coordinate internal cost audits and root cause analyses.

Qualifications & Experience (Scaled by Level):

Common Requirements (All Levels):

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Experience working in or supporting operations (manufacturing/logistics/supply chain).

Analyst Level:

• 1-3 years of experience in FP&A, cost analysis, or operations finance.
• Familiarity with material costing, KPI tracking, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Manager Level:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in supply chain finance or manufacturing cost control.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead cost reviews.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.

Senior Manager Level:

• 10+ years of experience with leadership in operations finance.
• Strategic mindset with experience advising senior stakeholders and managing large-scale cost optimization initiatives.
• Strong leadership, business acumen, and team management experience.