MENA SC Finance Lead

Key Responsibilities

1. End‑to‑End Supply Chain Finance Ownership

• Act as the primary Finance business partner for Supply Chain stakeholders across MENA
• Support end‑to‑end supply chain activities aligned to Plan, Source, Make, Deliver
• Drive financial transparency, accountability, and performance management

2. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead supply chain forecasting, planning, and variance analysis
• Analyze key cost drivers and communicate risks and opportunities clearly
• Support scenario modeling related to volume changes, inflation, logistics disruption, and network changes
• Ensure strong link between operational drivers and financial outcomes

3. Inventory & Cash Management

• Own and monitor inventory levels, Days on Hand (DOH), and E&O exposure
• Provide forward‑looking “at‑risk inventory” analysis and mitigation scenarios
• Partner with Planning and Operations to optimize working capital and service levels

4. Procurement & Material Cost Finance (SOURCE)

• Own material cost analytics including PPV, material price movements, and sourcing economics
• Validate procurement‑driven savings and Net Structural Savings (NSS)
• Support material price forecasting and make‑or‑buy decisions
• Ensure strong governance over PPV accounting and reporting

5. Manufacturing / Plant Finance (MAKE)

• Support Plant P&L and PLOH performance through detailed cost analysis
• Develop and review standard costs and productivity improvements
• Analyze fixed vs. variable costs and manufacturing efficiencies
• Support capital investment reviews and post‑investment tracking

6. Logistics & Distribution Finance (DELIVER)

• Analyze and manage warehouse, inter‑facility, and customer delivery costs
• Develop and track logistics cost standards and performance metrics
• Support logistics optimization initiatives and network efficiency decisions

7. Performance Management & Governance

• Track and report key Supply Chain Finance KPIs, including:
  • Inventory / DOH
  • E&O exposure
  • PLOH $/kg
  • Warehouse $/kg
  • Customer Delivery / Freight $/kg
  • Savings and NSS delivery
• Establish strong review cadence and governance with Supply Chain leadership
• Ensure timely, accurate, and actionable reporting

Key Stakeholders

• Supply Chain Operations (Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics)
• Procurement & Category Management
• Divisional Finance & FP&A
• Regional (IMEA) and Corporate Finance teams

Capabilities & Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Supply Chain Finance, or Operations Finance
• Strong understanding of standard costing, PPV, inventory, and operational finance
• Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complexity
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix, multi‑country environment
• Strong communication, influencing, and governance mindset

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.