MENA SC Finance Lead

Key Responsibilities1. End‑to‑End Supply ChainFinanceOwnershipAct as the primaryFinancebusiness partner for Supply Chain stakeholders across MENASupport end‑to‑end supply chain activities aligned toPlan, Source, Make, DeliverDrive financial transparency, accountability, and performance management2. Financial Planning, Forecasting & AnalysisLeadsupply chainforecasting, planning, and variance analysisAnalyze key cost drivers and communicate risks and opportunities clearlySupportscenario modeling related to volume changes, inflation, logistics disruption, and network changesEnsure strong link between operational drivers and financial outcomes3. Inventory & Cash ManagementOwn and monitorinventory levels, Days on Hand (DOH), and E&O exposureProvide forward‑looking “at‑risk inventory” analysis and mitigationscenariosPartner with Planning and Operations to optimize working capital and service levels4. Procurement & Material CostFinance(SOURCE)Own material cost analytics includingPPV, material price movements, and sourcing economicsValidate procurement‑driven savings and Net Structural Savings (NSS)Support material price forecasting and make‑or‑buy decisionsEnsure strong governance over PPV accounting and reporting5. Manufacturing / PlantFinance(MAKE)SupportPlant P&L and PLOH performancethrough detailed cost analysisDevelop and review standard costs and productivity improvementsAnalyze fixed vs. variable costs and manufacturing efficienciesSupport capital investment reviews and post‑investment tracking6. Logistics & DistributionFinance(DELIVER)Analyze and managewarehouse, inter‑facility, and customer delivery costsDevelop and track logistics cost standards and performance metricsSupport logistics optimization initiatives and network efficiency decisions7. Performance Management & GovernanceTrack and report key Supply ChainFinanceKPIs, including:Inventory / DOHE&O exposurePLOH $/kgWarehouse $/kgCustomer Delivery / Freight $/kgSavings and NSS deliveryEstablish strong review cadence and governance with Supply ChainleadershipEnsure timely, accurate, and actionable reportingKey StakeholdersSupply Chain Operations (Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics)Procurement & Category ManagementDivisionalFinance& FP&ARegional (IMEA) and CorporateFinanceteamsCapabilities & Qualifications6–10+ years of experience inFinance, FP&A, Supply ChainFinance, or OperationsFinanceStrong understanding ofstandard costing, PPV, inventory, and operationalfinanceExperience partnering with senior operational stakeholdersStrong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complexityAdvanced Excel and financial modeling skillsAbility to operate effectively in amatrix, multi‑country environmentStrong communication, influencing, and governance mindsetOur Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & BelongingEcolab 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.