Manager Finance Business Partnering

DKSH; Petaling Jaya; Vor Ort; MYR 180.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DKSH Malaysia is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Finance Business Partnering to lead the function across Malaysia. You will provide strategic financial insights, challenge assumptions, and partner closely with SCM and BU leadership to drive profitable growth and working capital optimization.

The role requires 7–10 years in Finance partnering with a strong understanding of supply chain finance, FP&A, and cost management. Experience with SAP and BI tools is advantageous.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor-level degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; ACCA/CPA preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in Finance Business Partnering, FP&A, or Controlling.
• Experience partnering with senior SCM and BU leaders with strong commercial mindset.

Aufgaben

• Act as Finance Business Partner to SCM and BU leadership, providing financial insight and challenge.
• Translate SCM strategy and plans into financial implications and targets.
• Lead financial performance reviews across SCM cost areas (warehousing, transport, inventory, distribution).
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for SCM, including scenario analysis.
• Drive cost optimization, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.”
• Provide financial assessment of operational issues and monitor KPIs across SCM.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Ausbildung

Accounting/Finance degree

ACCA/CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

About The Role

The Manager, Supply Chain Finance Business Partnering leads Supply Chain Finance Business Partnering for DKSH's business in Malaysia, providing strategic financial insights and constructive challenge to drive profitable growth, operational efficiency, and effective working capital management. This role is central to translating supply chain strategy and operational performance into financial outcomes, partnering closely with Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Business Unit leadership across cost management, productivity, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.

What You Will Deliver

• Act as the Finance Business Partner to Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Business Unit leadership, providing financial insight and constructive challenge to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Translate SCM strategy, operational plans, and business priorities into clear financial implications, targets, and performance measures
• Lead financial performance management across key SCM cost areas including warehousing, transportation, inventory, distribution, manpower, and other supply chain operating costs
• Lead monthly SCM financial performance reviews, analyzing actual versus budget, forecast, and prior year results, identifying key drivers, risks, and corrective actions
• Partner with SCM and commercial teams to optimize inventory, working capital, and cash conversion while balancing customer service, inventory investment, and profitability
• Lead SCM budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, including scenario analysis for volume, capacity, cost, and investment decisions
• Drive cost optimization, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives, including evaluation of business cases, network changes, outsourcing, capacity requirements, and strategic investments
• Provide financial assessment of operational issues such as capacity constraints, service-level performance, rejection and cancellation costs, double handling, and other supply chain inefficiencies
• Establish and monitor relevant financial and operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), strengthening visibility, accountability, and performance management across SCM
• Prepare and present actionable financial insights to SCM leadership, Business Unit heads, and senior management, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
• Strengthen financial governance across SCM, including cost allocation, investment evaluation, business cases, and financial controls
• Lead initiatives to improve SCM financial reporting, analytics, automation, and digitalization using SAP, Power BI, Excel, and other relevant business intelligence platforms
• Set clear objectives and priorities aligned with Finance, SCM, and Business Unit strategy, with full accountability for delivery and performance outcomes
• Influence senior SCM and Business Unit stakeholders through strong financial insight, constructive challenge, and effective communication
• Champion continuous improvement, accountability, and data-driven decision-making across the SCM organization

What You Bring

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or a related professional qualification is preferred
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), or Controlling, preferably with exposure to logistics, distribution, warehousing, or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and consumer business
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior SCM and Business Unit stakeholders, with strong commercial and operational understanding
• Prior managerial or team leadership experience is preferred, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and influence business decisions
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing, and Distribution operations and their financial drivers
• Strong financial and management accounting knowledge, with the ability to translate operational performance into financial outcomes
• Strong understanding of Profit and Loss (P&L), cost-to-serve, working capital, inventory, cost management, and profitability drivers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and translate complex data into actionable recommendations
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling, and business case evaluation
• Strong SAP and financial systems knowledge; experience with supply chain planning or analytics systems is an advantage
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint, with the ability to simplify complex financial and operational information for senior management audiences
• Strong project management, change management, and continuous improvement capabilities

Why Join DKSH

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Finance.