IFS Supply Chain Consultant

Turner Townsend; Blyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced candidate for a finance role focused on supply chain control. Responsibilities include overseeing asset control processes, conducting risk evaluations, and enhancing audit programs. The ideal candidate should have 7-10 years of relevant experience, strong financial acumen, and proven ability to manage remote teams effectively. A degree in Finance or Accounting is required, with CPA or MBA preferred. This role offers the opportunity to drive significant changes in asset control processes globally.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of finance/control/audit experience in a metric-oriented business.
• Experience managing teams remotely and in matrix environments.
• Related professional accreditations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and propose corrective actions to address risks within the audit process.
• Oversee implementation of standardized asset control processes globally.
• Conduct continuous risk identification and evaluation.

Skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong business and financial acumen

Decision making

Change management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA

MBA or related master's degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and propose corrective actions to address risks within the Global Hire Stock Audit Process & Supply‑Chain.
• Oversee the implementation of standardized Asset Control processes and Supply Chain asset controls on a global scale, ensuring alignment with internal and external compliance requirements, business performance objectives, and FMCS guidelines.
• Review, update, and ensure adherence of global supply chain operating procedures related to hire stock, establishing global standard rules and controls.
• Conduct continuous risk identification and evaluation within the supply chain.
• Implement necessary controls to mitigate identified risks, ensuring alignment with Brambles' policies.
• Develop a comprehensive Global Supply Chain Control Health Scorecard with alert mechanisms for effective monitoring.
• Define the digital strategy for asset control within the supply chain, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Support the creation of a strong Business Continuity model for the Asset Control function globally.
• Enhance the audit program by incorporating risk, predictive analytics, and prescriptive analytics.
• Explore and develop a remote digital physical audit program for supply chain operations leveraging advanced technologies.
• Lead efforts to fully automate data acquisition and reconciliation processes in supply chain plants.
• Deliver improved and standardized Asset Control processes globally in timely, qualitative fashion in alignment with Global Asset Control Strategy.
• Apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to interpret root causes.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; major in Finance/Accounting preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Master of Business Administration or Finance preferred.
• Related professional accreditations.

Experience

• 7‑10 years Finance/Control/Audit experience in a results‑driven, metric‑oriented business environment.
• Experience driving change management and process standardization across markets and designated teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing remotely and in matrix environments.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Relationship builder, excellent communicator, and organiser.
• Team leader and player.
• Decision maker, driven by objectives, solutions, and results.
• Strategic and critical thinker, able to anticipate and provide scenarios for diverse problems.
• Resilient and flexible.
• Consistent behaviour even under significant pressure.
• Master's level education in key financial, controls, and business processes.

Languages

• Essential: English
• Desirable: Other European language(s)