Finance Advisor - Supply Chain Finance (d/f/m)

You will lead the Finance support to Procurement and Accounts Payable activities, driving financial performance, working capital optimization, supplier financing programs, and process transformation initiatives. The position will partner closely with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Treasury, FP&A, Controllership, and Operations teams to establish robust financial controls, support cash flow forecast, and deliver strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, and supplier engagement. You will also be responsible for defining and monitoring key financial and operational metrics, driving continuous process improvement, supporting digital transformation initiatives, and ensuring effective governance across procure-to-pay activities.

As Finance Advisor - Supply Chain Finance, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the financial governance of Accounts Payable activities, monitoring disbursements, payment terms, invoice processing efficiency, and working capital performance.
• Partnering with Procurement leadership to support sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, payment term tracking, and procurement productivity initiatives.
• Driving the implementation, expansion, and performance monitoring of supplier financing and working capital programs, including dynamic discounting, and other financing initiatives.
• Establishing and maintain robust KPIs, dashboards, and analytics to provide visibility on procurement performance, cash flow, supplier financing adoption, payment holds, and process effectiveness.
• Coordinating planning cycles, forecasts, and operating reviews related to procurement spending, supplier financing programs, and disbursement outlooks.
• Leading cross-functional initiatives aimed at simplifying and standardizing procure-to-pay processes, increasing automation, and strengthening internal controls.
• Partnering with Digital and Operations teams to leverage technology, automation, and AI solutions to improve efficiency, reduce manual activities, and enhance data quality.
• Ensuring proper governance, compliance, and control frameworks are established and maintained across procurement and accounts payable processes.

• Supporting executive leadership with financial analysis, business cases, strategic recommendations, and ad-hoc projects related to procurement, cash management, and working capital optimization.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Procurement, Treasury, Operations, FP&A, Controllership, and external financial partners, to drive alignment and execution of strategic objectives.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Have Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent from an accredited university or college
• Be proficient in MS Office with a focus on Excel, Power Point and strong knowledge of Oracle, ERP
• Have comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Demonstrate ability to work in matrix organization, prioritize, anticipate and identify stakeholders' requirements
• Be able to show good problem solving, process improvement and analytical skills along with interpersonal and leadership skills
• Be fluent both in English and Italian