Global Operations Finance Partner

Zoho; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Infrequent international travel

Job summary

BSRI Solutions is seeking a Global Operations Finance Partner to support procurement and supply chain cost analysis, forecasting, and process improvements across manufacturing operations. You will work with cross-functional teams to control costs and deliver insights that inform strategic decisions.

The role requires strong SAP knowledge, BI tooling, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations for stakeholders across cultures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics or finance is required.
• Experience in plant finance partnering or controlling, especially procurement and transportation costs.
• Experience with SAP and BI tools is essential.
• Ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations and present to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement, transportation and supply chain costs and test budget assumptions.
• Prepare manufacturing performance reviews and investigate variances.
• Standardize procurement cost reporting and integrate OPS data into forecasts.
• Support CAPEX budgets and track financial impact of improvements.
• Lead projects to improve processes using data quality, AI, and automation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Master's degree in economics or finance

Tools

SAP

Analysis for Office

Copilot

Job description

Business area: Corporate and Central Functions

Function: Operations Finance Business Partnering

Role scope: Global

Reports to: Head of Finance Business Partnering, Operations

Travel: Infrequent international travel

Role Overview

BSRI Solutions is recruiting a Global Operations Finance Partner for an international manufacturing business.

You will support operations and finance teams with procurement and supply chain analysis, manufacturing

cost reporting, forecasting and process improvement. Your insights will help teams control costs and make

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse procurement, transportation and supply chain costs; test budget and forecast assumptions, perform control spot checks and identify savings opportunities.
• Prepare manufacturing performance reviews, investigate variances and maintain actual-cost and KPI
• Standardise procurement cost reporting and bring sales and operations planning data into forecasts and cost analysis.
• Support capital expenditure budgets and track the financial impact of operational improvement initiatives.
• Lead projects that improve operations finance processes through data quality, AI tools and automation.
• Work with plant finance, controllers, procurement and operations teams; provide short-term support during closing and forecasting and develop training materials.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's degree in economics or finance.
• Experience in plant finance partnering or controlling, particularly procurement and transportation costs; manufacturing experience is an advantage.
• Strong SAP knowledge and experience with Analysis for Office or other business intelligence tools.
• Proven analytical, reporting and financial modelling skills, with experience using generative AI tools such as Copilot and predictive forecasting.
• Ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations, present findings confidently and work constructively with stakeholders across cultures.
• Proficient English; additional languages are an advantage.