Sr. Specialist - Finance; Emirati Talent

Role Description

The Manufacturing Finance Sr Specialist is responsible for the Supply Chain Finance processes in T&I Cluster. It will work in close partnership with Entity, Cluster & Group Finance & Operational teams as a finance business partner.

• Supply Chain Finance Closing – ownership of T&I Cluster monthly closing activities related to Manufacturing, including but not limited to Inventory, Fixed Assets, Depreciation, IFRS 16, Timesheet Application. Provide support to multiple entities inside T&I Cluster.
• Supply Chain Finance Business Partnering – establish operating rhythms in partnership with Entity Finance & Operational teams in order to monitor & control SCF KPIs such as CAPEX, Inventories, under/over liquidation, labor rate review.
• Manufacturing & R&D Project Costing – partner with Project Finance & PMO in order to properly quantify & allocate manufacturing costs to the correct projects, on timely & accurate basis.
• Create standard & streamline finance processes – partner with Cluster Finance in order to develop policies & procedures, templates & internal processes toward improvement of closing process, audit readiness & timely accurate financial visibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting.
• (Mandatory) Work experience in Manufacturing Finance/ Supply Chain Finance/ Plant Finance Controller.
• Experience working in conglomerate/ multinationals.
• Professional certification in accountancy is advantageous (CMA, DipIFR, etc).
• Experience working cross-functionally (Finance with Operations and other functions).
• Advanced Excel knowledge.
• (Preferably) Proficient with SAP, Oracle & HFM/ Hyperion. Able to pull reports and post entries.
• (Preferably) Proficient with Supply Chain Finance IFRS concepts, including but not limited to Inventory, Fixed Assets, Depreciation, IFRS 16, Timesheet Application.

• Resilience & team player attitude – ability to handle pressure efficiently while maintaining work quality. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within and outside Finance function (especially with Operational and Commercial leadership).
• Strong communication skills – able to translate finance to operational impacts and vice-versa.
• Attention to detail. Check & double check financial numbers as output of his/her work prior to submissions & communication, being able to tie to the appropriate ledgers/ operational estimates/ contract agreements/ invoices. Be the gatekeeper of financial information and its entries in the ledger. Ensure use of “source of truth” numbers. Be a quick learner.
• Experience with USGAAP/ IFRS policies, procedures and reporting.