Supply Finance Business Partner

Job Description

Job Purpose The Supply Finance Business Partner will support financial initiatives within the supply vertical, working closely with Supply leaders and contributing to Global Initiatives. The role aims to: Build and manage air contracting financial models to support negotiations and maximize returns. Ensure timely and accurate recognition of supply income and track regional P&L. Provide actionable insights through detailed analysis of large data sets. Drive income growth by managing and monitoring contracts effectively. Implement and manage the One Best Way (OBW) process for tracking contracts across Asia. Develop specific regional reporting for Asia Supply and support forecasting and budgeting activities. The key measure of success is the growth of income margin. Key Responsibilities: Air Contract Financial Modelling : Collaborate with the Air Procurement team for Asia to build comprehensive financial models for air contracting, supporting negotiations to secure the best deals. Contract Management: Track and monitor air contracts to maximize returns and identify both opportunities and risks within the contracts. Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret large data sets to glean insights, converting complex data into meaningful market intelligence and providing actionable recommendations. Regional Reporting: Develop and deliver specific reports for Asia Supply to regional and global leadership teams. Financial Management: Manage accruals and track the supply P&L for the region, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Best Practices Implementation: Implement Supply Global OBW (One Best Way) methodologies in Asia, guiding markets in the regions to follow standardized best practices. Forecasting and Budgeting: Assist in the forecasting and budgeting processes, comparing historical results against budgets and forecasts, and performing variance analysis to explain differences in performance. New Reporting Development: Collaborate with the Data team and wider Finance team to establish new reporting protocols as required. Presentation: Produce high-quality presentations of results and findings, frequently presenting to senior leaders. Strategic Analysis: Work with senior business leaders to identify income margin improvement opportunities, analyzing external trends and market conditions to evaluate strategic initiatives and identify commercial opportunities. Requirements for Success Experience: 8+ years in finance business partnering, FP&A, or commercial finance; experience in travel management, aviation, logistics, or supply chain preferred. Financial Expertise: Proven experience in financial modelling and analysis, particularly in contract development and negotiation. Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities; able to interpret large data sets and provide actionable market intelligence and insights. Technical Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with ERP and BI tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau). Decision Influencing: Ability to influence operational decisions using data-driven insights and strategic analysis. Performance Management: Consistent ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines; manage accruals and track supply P&L effectively. Communication: Strong communication and presentation skills; adept at conveying complex data to senior leaders and stakeholders. Team Collaboration: Effective team player with initiative; capable of working independently with minimal supervision in a collaborative environment. Customer Focus: Passionate about achieving superior customer experience and results; focused on income margin improvement opportunities. Best Practices: Experience in implementing standardized best practices (OBW) across multiple markets. Global Perspective: International business experience; ability to work seamlessly across diverse cultures and geographies. Education: Degree-level education in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) or part-qualified is a plus but not mandatory. Language: Proficiency in English. Show more Show less