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Finance Manager - Supply chain Finance

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HP

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy

AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant degree, 6+ years of finance experience, team management skills, strong accounting knowledge, and excellent analytical and communication abilities.
  • You will manage a finance team, ensure accurate reporting, conduct financial analysis, oversee month-end close, consult with leaders, identify process improvements, and ensure compliance.

Requirements

  • First-level university degree in accounting and/or accounting certification (e.g., CA, CMA, CPA, MBA) preferred.
  • Typically, 6+ years of experience with CA/CMA/CPA qualification or 10+ years of experience with MBA qualification
  • Should have experience in team management and Finance Operations Experience in Supply Chain Finance, cost and Inventory accounting
  • Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
  • Knowledge of Inventory/ Cost accounting
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Good project management skills.
  • Good people management skills, including managing teams across geographies.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Good understanding of HP's policies and processes.
  • Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
  • Chartered Accountant (CA)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Customer Centricity
  • Prioritization
  • Resilience
  • Team Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Impacts function and leads projects requiring an understanding of multiple disciplines or areas of HP.
  • Uses managerial concepts and company objectives to resolve issues creatively and effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Manages a team that supports a moderately complex business unit - Supply Chain Finance Operations and Stakeholder Management
  • Responsible for hiring, setting, and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that the proper tools are in place to support the team and the processes.
  • Leads moderate to complex financial analysis for a global sub-business or finance function, exercising a good understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives.
  • Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and analysis to the business.
  • Review the Month end and Quarter end financials
  • Manage month-end close and Handle audit queries – Internal, EY, SOX etc.
  • The role involves performing Balance Sheet Account reconciliations & review of FA Reconciliations
  • Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a limited scope.
  • Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement and policy development and engages in the design.
  • Creates an annual financial operating plan that is aligned to the strategic plan and performs forecasting of business results including building, reviewing, and maintaining process maps.
  • Ensures proper tools and resources are in place to support all operational activities of the department. Interacts frequently with senior management to communicate project status and escalate issues, as necessary.
  • Actively reviews and analyzes the key controls within the financial process to ensure compliance with legal and accounting requirements (e.g., GAAP, SBC, AFM).

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Finance Manager - Supply Chain Finance?

The primary responsibility is to manage a team to ensure accurate and timely execution of financial operations, oversee process controls, and collaborate with leadership on talent management.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

A first-level university degree in accounting and/or accounting certification (e.g., CA, CMA, CPA, MBA) is preferred, along with 6+ years of experience with relevant qualifications.

How many direct reports will the Finance Manager be responsible for managing?

The Finance Manager will manage between 8 and 15 direct reports.

What financial analysis responsibilities does this role include?

The role includes leading moderate to complex financial analysis for a global sub-business, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, and reviewing month-end and quarter-end financials.

What skills are essential for success in this position?

Essential skills include excellent understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, good project management, people management skills, and strong communication capabilities.

Is experience in Supply Chain Finance necessary for this role?

Yes, experience in Supply Chain Finance, along with cost and inventory accounting, is essential.

What kind of process improvements is the Finance Manager expected to identify?

The Finance Manager should proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and policy development aligned with business tactics and strategy.

Will the Finance Manager interact with senior management?

Yes, the Finance Manager will interact frequently with senior management to communicate project status and escalate issues when necessary.

How does this role ensure compliance with accounting requirements?

The role actively reviews and analyzes key controls within the financial process to ensure compliance with legal and accounting requirements like GAAP, SBC, and AFM.

Are any specific certifications preferred for this position?

Yes, preferred certifications include Chartered Accountant (CA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

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Mission & Purpose

Our vision is to create a world where innovation drives extraordinary contributions to humanity. This vision guides everything we do, how we do it, and why we do it. Our technology – a product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions – was created to inspire our vision and we are doing everything in our power across climate action, human rights, and digital equity to make it so. We believe thoughtful ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. And all it takes is one to change the world.