Associate Manager overseeing finance for supply chain at ZALORA. Responsible for financial reporting, inventory management, and cost governance in a hybrid work setup.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary finance contact for supply chain and inventory planning teams
Translate operational data into financial impacts and strategic recommendations
Own the financial reporting and analysis of total inventory (Finished Goods/OTB/GIT)
Analyze inventory health (aging, obsolescence, turns), forecast provisions, and lead initiatives to optimize working capital
Partner with operations to track, analyze, and report key cost drivers
Identify cost-saving and working capital improvement opportunities and model the financial impact of process improvements
Review and provide finance recommendations on commercial contracts
Lead the financial forecasting (Latest Estimate, Annual Plan, Strategic Plan) for all inventory and supply chain cost lines
Explain variances and trends to senior leadership
Work seamlessly with Accounting to ensure accurate period-end close and inventory valuation
Partner with Commercial teams to understand demand plans and their impact on inventory requirements
Champion continuous improvement in financial reporting, planning tools, and processes to enhance clarity, efficiency, and insight generation
Provide any additional financial analysis, modelling, reporting, or business partnering support as required by the department or company, covering cross-functional requests and urgent business needs
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data held in systems; promote a single source of truth and continuous improvements in reporting processes
Develop repeatable processes and automation (Excel, ETL, BI tools) to scale analysis and reduce manual effort.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
MBA or CPA/CMA/ACCA certification is a strong plus
5+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 2-3 years in a dedicated supply chain finance, inventory finance, or commercial finance business partner role is preferred
Expert proficiency in financial modeling and analysis in Excel
Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and planning tools (Hyperion, TM1)
Power BI/Tableau experience for data visualization is highly desirable
Deep Understanding: Knowledge of inventory accounting (standard costing, FIFO/LIFO), supply chain processes (S&OP, procurement, logistics), and key metrics (GMROII, DIO, Cash Conversion Cycle)
Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Ability to see the "big picture" and connect operational levers to P&L and Balance Sheet outcomes
Influential Communicator: Excellent at storytelling with data, able to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and influence decision-making
Proactive & Results-Driven: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to driving tangible business results.
Benefits
An exciting platform to make your success story
Have the utmost care for your mental and physical wellbeing
Flexibility weaved into your lifestyle
A seamless work environment with a friendly & team-fueled culture
Career growth aligned to your professional and personal needs and goals
Job title
Associate Manager – Financial Business Partner, Inventory Supply Chain
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