Financial Analyst - Supply Chain & Operations (temp)

We are looking for a driven and analytical Financial Analyst to join an international and dynamic team within a fast-paced supply chain environment. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting business decisions through data-driven insights, with a strong focus on inventory performance, logistics costs, and demand & production planning.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Factory Controlling, contributing to forecasting cycles, month-end closing activities, and long-term cost planning.

Demand & Production Analysis

• Perform detailed analysis of demand volumes and align monthly with the Demand team
• Analyse production volumes and ensure consistency across official forecast cycles
• Coordinate cross-functional input to finalize forecast volumes
• Prepare clear and insightful presentations for Finance and Supply Chain stakeholders
• Monitor actual vs. forecast performance and explain key variances during month-end closing

Logistics Cost Control & Forecasting

• Analyse monthly logistics costs and review factory closing results
• Identify key cost drivers, risks, and variances versus forecast
• Consolidate forecasting inputs across multiple teams (Supply Chain, factories, etc.)
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of cost assumptions in forecasting processes

Inventory Performance Management

• Monitor and analyse inventory performance, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Prepare structured reports and presentations for management review
• Provide insights to stakeholders to support decision-making and action plans