Supply Chain Finance Leader

OtterBase; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm is seeking an experienced finance professional in Monroe, Michigan. This role will focus on driving financial transparency and operational efficiency within the Supply Chain organization. Responsibilities include analyzing input costs, leading cost forecasting, and developing financial reporting dashboards. Ideal candidates will have 6-8 years of experience in supply chain finance, strong knowledge of costing methods, and leadership skills. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is preferred. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in finance.
• Leadership or project management experience preferred.
• Experience in plant, manufacturing, or supply chain finance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze raw materials and assess impact on COGS.
• Lead cost forecasting and communicate performance drivers.
• Develop standardized financial reporting and KPI dashboards.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost forecasting

Variance analysis

Standard costing

Inventory valuation

Advanced Excel skills

Reporting tools (Power BI)

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

JDE

Job description

Description: We are seeking an experienced finance professional to support the Supply Chain organization with one of our client companies. This role drives financial transparency and operational efficiency with a focus on input cost analysis, manufacturing cost planning, forecasting, and inventory management.

We will partner cross‑functionally with Procurement, Logistics, Operations, and Finance Leadership to improve cost performance and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze raw materials, freight, duties, tariffs, and other input costs and assess impact on COGS
• Lead cost forecasting, variance analysis, and communicate performance drivers
• Own the Annual Operating Plan process for the supply chain and align key cost drivers to budget targets
• Develop standardized financial reporting and KPI dashboards
• Lead inventory financial reviews including excess and obsolete analysis
• Support capital planning, cost savings initiatives, sourcing changes, and ROI analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience, including 5 or more years in plant, manufacturing, or supply chain finance
• Leadership or project management experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory valuation, and COGS analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting tools such as Power BI
• ERP experience such as SAP or JDE preferred
• Ability to travel up to 25 percent