Supply Chain Finance Manager

Nws; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications distribution firm is seeking a highly analytical Supply Chain Finance Manager to enhance financial performance across its supply chain. This role involves partnering with logistics and procurement to ensure cost-efficiency, managing inventory strategies, and conducting financial analyses. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field, possess strong analytical skills, and have 5-8 years of finance experience in a supply chain context. A competitive salary and benefits are part of the offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive experience in finance roles.
• At least 3 years supporting supply chain, distribution, or inventory operations.
• Experience in a multi-site environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as financial partner to drive cost efficiency and service excellence.
• Analyze profitability and improve cash cycle elements.
• Lead monthly supply chain financial reviews and performance reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Inventory management knowledge

Financial modeling proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain Management

MBA, CPA, CMA, or similar certification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly analytical and operationally minded Supply Chain Finance Manager to support and optimize the financial performance of our end-to-end supply chain in the telecommunications distribution industry. This role serves as a strategic partner across logistics, procurement, and especially inventory management, ensuring cost control, accurate forecasting, and financial accountability. The ideal candidate will have experience managing supply chain financials in a fast-moving, high-volume distribution environment, with a deep understanding of inventory strategy and optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

Business partnering

• Act as the financial partner to Procurement and Operations leadership, providing analysis and recommendations that drive cost efficiency and service excellence.
• Collaborate with inventory and operations teams to establish inventory policies and improve cycle count accuracy, reconciliation, and audit readiness.
• Conduct scenario analysis to support decision-making related to procurement timing, MOQ, buffer stock, and demand variability.

Revenue and cash analysis

• Analyze profitability by channel, product type, and customer segment to support pricing, sourcing, and distribution decisions.
• Analyze cash cycle elements (procurement terms, inventory, sales/distribution terms, collection rate), propose and follow up on strategies and tactical steps to improve the company's liquidity and achieve cash objectives.

Cost analysis

• Manage and analyze key cost components: freight (inbound/outbound), 3PL services, inventory holding, order fulfillment, shrinkage, and obsolescence.

Inventory analysis

• Develop and maintain financial models that evaluate inventory efficiency (e.g., days on hand, turnover ratios, safety stock levels) and support working capital optimization.
• Monitor and report on inventory health, including aged inventory, excess stock, and product lifecycle impacts on valuation and write-offs.

Management reviews

• Lead monthly supply chain financial reviews, variance analysis, and performance metrics reporting (e.g., cost per unit, delivery costs, scrap rates).

Continuous improvement support

• Provide business case analysis and financial impact assessments for new stocking strategies, warehousing footprint changes, and automation initiatives.
• Support ERP and inventory management system enhancements (e.g., WMS/IMS) to improve visibility and control of inventory across locations.

Financial controls

• Identify and implement financial controls and process improvements across distribution and inventory management.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or related field (required).
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or similar certification (preferred).

Experience:

• 5-8 years of progressive experience in finance roles, with at least 3 years supporting supply chain, distribution, or inventory operations.
• Experience in a multi-site environment is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Deep knowledge of inventory accounting, SKU management, and supply chain cost structures.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, SAP, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of cost accounting, working capital, and inventory management.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and present clear, actionable insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with an ability to influence non-financial audiences.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal role in driving financial and operational excellence in a growing telecommunications distribution network.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, sales, and technology leaders to make a tangible impact.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.