The Supply Chain Finance Value Creation Cost Consolidation Analyst will support the Supply Chain Finance Value Creation Cost Coordinator and VP of Supply Chain Value Creation by reconciling executed Value Creation Program initiatives to all related financial reporting and providing clear, timely period-to-period explanations versus targets, prior year, and other benchmarks.
Responsibilities:
Consolidate Value Creation Program cost initiatives and validate alignment to executed savings/actions, timing, and ownership
Reconcile initiative-level results to finance actuals, forecasts, and other official reporting (e.g., close, budget, key forecasts), ensuring traceability and audit-ready support
Prepare variance analyses and narratives versus targets, prior year, and prior periods; translate drivers into clear business explanations for leadership reviews
Partner with initiative owners, Supply Chain functions, and Finance counterparts to resolve gaps, correct mapping/classification issues, and confirm one set of numbers
Maintain standardized consolidation files, mappings, and definitions to ensure consistent reporting across periods
Support monthly/quarterly reporting cadence: compile submissions, perform quality checks, and deliver on-time packages for the Value Creation Cost Coordinator and VP
Identify anomalies, risks, and opportunities in initiative tracking (e.g., double counting, timing slippage, non-recurring items) and recommend corrective actions
Develop and maintain reporting dashboards/trackers and automation (where applicable) to improve accuracy, transparency, and cycle time
Document assumptions, methodologies, and change logs; ensure compliance with internal controls and governance requirements
Provide ad hoc analysis for leadership requests (deep dives by commodity, supplier, plant, initiative wave, or cost element) and support executive presentations as needed
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field
5+ years of experience in Finance (FP&A, Cost Accounting, Controlling)
Strong understanding of financial statements, cost elements, accruals, and close/forecast/budget cycles; ability to reconcile management trackers to official financials
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas, data validation); experience building repeatable consolidation templates
Data visualization/reporting skills (Power BI or similar) and comfort working with large datasets (ERP extracts, BI tools)
Analytical problem-solving skills to identify variances, isolate drivers (price/volume/mix/timing), and recommend corrective actions
Strong communication and storytelling skills to translate financial results into clear executive-ready explanations and slide narratives
Strong time management and prioritization skills; able to meet recurring deadlines and respond to ad hoc requests in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Requirements:
Experience supporting cost savings/value creation programs preferred
Supply Chain Finance / Operations experience