Global Inventory Analyst

Role Overview: As an FP&A analyst at AkzoNobel, you will report to the SCC CoE Lead and collaborate closely with the ISC BU Focal Points and Navigators. Your primary responsibility will be to provide high-value analysis for the assigned countries/regions and BUs, supporting planning, forecasting, and budgeting to align with AkzoNobel's strategic objectives. Your role will also involve contributing to continuous improvement and standardization initiatives in reporting. Key Responsibilities: - Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators, monitor performance indicators, highlight trends, analyze causes of unexpected variance, and provide commentary on the findings - Support in preparing Inventory insights for various stakeholders such as the EXCO, CIR, Audit Committee, ISC finance head, and Supply chain COE Lead - Analyze Gross & Net Inventory, Slob provisions, and Inventory related costs across Country/BU/Region, identifying reasons for variances in alignment with navigators on a monthly basis - Review opportunities for improving Slob provisions, scrapping cost, DIO, DOH, and Inventory related costs for Raw Material, Semi-finished goods, and Finished Goods in alignment with navigators - Develop financial models to gain visibility of delta from BUD/QRF/RF and generate insights from data for management decision-making - Provide alerts on potential risks & opportunities in alignment with navigators, staying updated on inventory management best practices and technologies - Collaborate with supply chain teams, regional supply chain controllers, and BU controllers to forecast future inventory for RF/QRF cycle and Budget preparation - Address inventory-related issues promptly and assist in implementing inventory as per AkzoNobel policies - Support the FP&A ISC processes, including planning and budgeting to align with the strategic objectives of AkzoNobel - Adopt standard reports and provide inputs for new standard reports as per management requirements to optimize timings and improve visibility, aligning with HRT team Qualifications Required: - 5-8 years of experience as an FP&A analyst or controller in a business environment and/or functional area - Ambitious mindset with a goal to develop into an all-round Finance professional within AkzoNobel - Exposure to tools like Power BI, Tableau, or SAP Analytics Cloud - Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a focus on identifying improvement opportunities - Affinity for numbers and systems, strong analytical skills, and a critical yet constructive attitude - Experience in building automated reports and models, excellent financial and analytical skills - Strong HFM, ERP, and BI systems experience - Strong analytic skills with the ability to analyze, organize, summarize, and articulate complex financial information for decision-making,