Supply Chain Business Partner

Beiersdorf; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Beiersdorf India Service Private Limited in Mumbai seeks an experienced Finance professional to lead end-to-end Supply Chain Financial Controlling for the Management Unit. You will partner with the Supply Chain Director and leadership team to provide financial insights, planning, and performance management of SCPIs including WoC, CoM and CoP.

Your role covers budgeting, monthly closing, governance, and cost control with SAP, Excel, Power BI.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Controlling or FP&A.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain controlling, cost management and inventory controls.
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments is preferred.
• Proven ability to partner with leadership and drive financial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Supply Chain Financial Controlling for the Management Unit.
• Monitor, analyze and report SCPIs (WoC, CoM, CoP).
• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to support business performance.
• Lead planning, forecasting and budgeting for Supply Chain functions.
• Coordinate budgeting with local Finance and stakeholders.
• Manage monthly closing and group reporting.
• Oversee cost management, ICP, FX, inbound costs and tax considerations.
• Partner with the SC Director to drive performance improvement and cost optimization.

Skills

Financial reporting

Supply chain performance measurement

Stakeholder management

IFRS knowledge

Education

CA/CMA/CFA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Details

• Contract Type: Unlimited / Full-Time
• Country / City: India / Mumbai
• Company: Beiersdorf India Service Private Limited
• Job Function: Finance (incl. Accounting, Controlling)

Your Tasks

The role is responsible for leading end-to-end Supply Chain Financial Controlling activities for the Management Unit (MU). Acting as a trusted Finance Business Partner to the Supply Chain Director and leadership team, the role provides financial insights, performance visibility, and decision-making support across Supply Chain operations. The position drives financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management of Supply Chain Performance Indicators (SCPIs), including Working Capital (WoC), Cost of Manufacturing (CoM), and Cost of Procurement (CoP), while ensuring effective budget governance and compliance with corporate reporting standards.

1. Supply Chain Financial Controlling

• Serve as the single point of contact for Supply Chain Controlling matters within the Management Unit.
• Monitor, analyze, interpret, and proactively report Supply Chain Performance Indicators (SCPIs).
• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to support business performance and decision-making.

2. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Budget Management

• Lead planning and forecasting processes for Supply Chain functions, including CoM, CoP, and SCPIs.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting with Supply Chain stakeholders and the local Finance team.
• Develop and consolidate bottom-up financial plans, including Working Capital and inventory-related metrics.
• Drive budget steering and performance tracking for the Management Unit.

3. Financial Closing & Reporting

• Manage monthly closing activities and ensure accurate reporting of Supply Chain financial performance and SCPIs.
• Monitor budgets, accruals, provisions, and overall Supply Chain financial performance.
• Ensure timely, complete, and accurate Group reporting in line with corporate standards.

4. Cost Management

• Oversee Cost of Manufacturing (CoM) and Cost of Procurement (CoP) landed-cost calculations, including Intercompany Pricing (ICP), Foreign Exchange (FX) impacts, inbound logistics costs, Value-Added Services (VAS), customs duties, and applicable taxes.
• Perform forecasting, planning, and variance analysis, and consolidate results at the MU level.

5. Business Partnership & Performance Improvement

• Partner with the Supply Chain Director and leadership team to provide transparency on financial KPIs and Supply Chain economics.
• Support continuous improvement and performance management across key metrics, including Working Capital, scrap and write-offs, forecast accuracy, service level, Distribution Cost Structure (DCS), and Global Excellence (GE) Supply Chain metrics.
• Challenge and support business decisions to drive cost optimization and operational efficiency.

6. Inventory & Working Capital Management

• Drive effective inventory controlling in collaboration with the Supply Chain team.
• Identify opportunities to improve Days Inventory Held (DIH) and inventory turnover.
• Support initiatives to reduce write-offs, obsolescence, and scrapping costs while optimizing Working Capital.

7. Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Execute all mandatory Risk Control Matrix (RCM) controls related to Supply Chain Controlling.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation, analysis, and stakeholder coordination.

Your Profile

1. Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in Finance, Controlling, or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
2. Professional qualifications in CA, CMA, CFA, ACCA, or equivalent field
3. Strong knowledge and practical experience in Supply Chain Controlling, including cost management, inventory controlling, and supply chain performance measurement.
4. Experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance reporting, and business partnering within a manufacturing or FMCG environment is preferred.
5. Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and support decision-making across functions.
6. Excellent coordination and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and matrix organizational structures.
7. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
8. Highly analytical with strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.
9. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a structured, accurate, and results-oriented manner while maintaining focus on broader business objectives.
10. Sound understanding of IFRS accounting principles is preferred.
11. Hands-on experience with SAP and related financial reporting systems.
12. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
13. Knowledge of Power BI or other business intelligence and data visualization tools is an advantage.
14. Proactive, self-driven, and continuously focused on process improvement and operational excellence.

Additional information

Your responsible recruiter is Kalyani Deshmukh.