Key Responsibilities
1. End‑to‑End Supply Chain Finance Ownership
Act as the primary Finance business partner for Supply Chain stakeholders across MENA
Support end‑to‑end supply chain activities aligned to Plan, Source, Make, Deliver
Drive financial transparency, accountability, and performance management
2. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis
Lead supply chain forecasting, planning, and variance analysis
Analyze key cost drivers and communicate risks and opportunities clearly
Support scenario modeling related to volume changes, inflation, logistics disruption, and network changes
Ensure strong link between operational drivers and financial outcomes
3. Inventory & Cash Management
Own and monitor inventory levels, Days on Hand (DOH), and E&O exposure
Provide forward‑looking “at‑risk inventory” analysis and mitigation scenarios
Partner with Planning and Operations to optimize working capital and service levels
4. Procurement & Material Cost Finance (SOURCE)
Own material cost analytics including PPV, material price movements, and sourcing economics
Validate procurement‑driven savings and Net Structural Savings (NSS)
Support material price forecasting and make‑or‑buy decisions
Ensure strong governance over PPV accounting and reporting
5. Manufacturing / Plant Finance (MAKE)
Support Plant P&L and PLOH performance through detailed cost analysis
Develop and review standard costs and productivity improvements
Analyze fixed vs. variable costs and manufacturing efficiencies
Support capital investment reviews and post‑investment tracking
6. Logistics & Distribution Finance (DELIVER)
Analyze and manage warehouse, inter‑facility, and customer delivery costs
Develop and track logistics cost standards and performance metrics
Support logistics optimization initiatives and network efficiency decisions
7. Performance Management & Governance
Track and report key Supply Chain Finance KPIs, including:
Inventory / DOH
E&O exposure
PLOH $/kg
Warehouse $/kg
Customer Delivery / Freight $/kg
Savings and NSS delivery
Establish strong review cadence and governance with Supply Chain leadership
Ensure timely, accurate, and actionable reporting
Key Stakeholders
Supply Chain Operations (Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics)
Procurement & Category Management
Divisional Finance & FP&A
Regional (IMEA) and Corporate Finance teams
Capabilities & Qualifications
6–10+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Supply Chain Finance, or Operations Finance
Strong understanding of standard costing, PPV, inventory, and operational finance
Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complexity
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Ability to operate effectively in a matrix, multi‑country environment
Strong communication, influencing, and governance mindset
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab 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.
