Supply Chain Finance Business Analyst

Job Description SummaryThe Supply Chain Finance Business Analyst provides financial analysis, planning support, and business partnering to the GE HealthCare Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Site in Oslo, Norway.
The role works closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Finance teams to support operational performance, forecasting, inventory management, cost control, and financial reporting activities.
Supply Chain Finance Business Analyst bidrar med finansiell analyse, planleggingsstøtte og forretningspartnering til GE HealthCares farmasøytiske produksjonsanlegg i Oslo.
Stillingen samarbeider tett med Produksjon, Planlegging, Supply Chain, Kvalitet, Engineering og Finans for å støtte operasjonell ytelse, prognoseprosesser, lagerstyring, kostnadskontroll og finansiell rapportering.
Rollen kombinerer finansiell analyse, operasjonell forståelse og regnskapskompetanse for å hjelpe virksomheten med å forstå prestasjonsdrivere, identifisere risikoer og muligheter, samt støtte gode beslutninger.
For å lykkes i rollen kreves sterke analytiske ferdigheter, evne til å samarbeide på tvers av funksjoner, høy kvalitet i leveranser og evne til å omsette operasjonell informasjon til verdifull finansiell innsikt.
The position combines financial analysis, operational understanding, and accounting knowledge to help the business understand performance drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and support informed decision-making.
Success in this role requires strong analytical capabilities, collaboration across functions, attention to detail, and the ability to translate operational information into meaningful financial insight.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Performance Analysis
Support the preparation of forecasts, operating plans, and periodic business reviews.
Own assigned portions of the monthly forecast, estimate, and planning processes, including coordination with operational stakeholders and preparation of supporting analyses.
Analyze financial and operational performance drivers and provide insight into risks and opportunities.
Perform variance analysis and clearly communicate underlying performance drivers, including risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Support performance tracking through analysis of productivity, manufacturing performance, inventory movements, and operating costs.
Support analysis and maintenance of manufacturing cost drivers, including standard costs, material costs, labor costs, and production overheads.
Analyze manufacturing cost variances and support operational stakeholders in understanding the impact of productivity, yield, volume, and inventory performance on financial results.
Assist in the financial evaluation of selected site initiatives and new product introductions as required.
Challenge assumptions, investigate root causes, and proactively identify risks and opportunities to improve business performance.
Inventory and Supply Chain Finance
Support inventory reviews and related financial analysis.
Contribute to assessments of excess and obsolete inventory exposure and inventory-related risks.
Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes through financial analysis and scenario evaluation.
Assist operational teams in understanding the financial implications of inventory, production, and planning decisions.
Financial Reporting and Accounting Support
Support monthly closing activities, including journal entries, account analysis, accrual validation, and financial reporting.
Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Assist in investigating variances and explaining financial results through collaboration with operational stakeholders.
Support internal and external audit activities as required.
Reporting, Analytics, and Process Improvement
Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, models, and analytical tools.
Extract, validate, and analyze financial and operational data from SAP and other enterprise systems to support reporting, forecasting, and decision-making.
Utilize SAP, Excel, Power BI, and other digital tools to analyze and communicate business performance.
Leverage digital tools, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve reporting, automate processes, and enhance decision support.
Support process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives within Finance and Operations.
Contribute to improvements in data quality, reporting efficiency, and decision support capabilities.
Business Partnership and Teamwork
Build strong working relationships across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, and Finance.
Communicate financial and operational information clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Work collaboratively across functions to support business objectives and problem-solving activities.
Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Provide timely analysis and decision support to operational stakeholders.
Support selected site initiatives and cross-functional projects as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent.
Relevant experience in finance, manufacturing finance, supply chain finance, financial analysis, accounting, or business partnering roles.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect financial results to operational performance drivers.
Understanding of fundamental accounting principles, financial reporting, accruals, account analysis, and journal entry processes.
Understanding of manufacturing finance concepts, including standard costing, inventory valuation, cost variance analysis, and operational performance measurement.
Experience using ERP systems such as SAP and financial reporting tools.
Strong Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
Experience with reporting and analytics solutions such as Power BI, Oracle Analytics, Business Objects, or similar tools.
Ability to extract, analyze, and interpret operational and financial data to support business decisions.
Effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Desired Skills
Experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical technology, or industrial environment.
Experience working in global and matrix organizations.
Knowledge of inventory management, supply chain processes, and operational performance metrics.
Demonstrated process improvement and problem-solving capabilities.
Curiosity and willingness to adopt new technologies, including AI-enabled tools and automation solutions, to improve productivity and business outcomes.
Understanding of financial controls, compliance requirements, and audit processes.
Fluency in written and spoken Norwegian.
Core Behaviours
Integrity
Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics, compliance, professionalism, and accountability in all activities.
Teamwork
Collaborates effectively across functions, builds trusted relationships, and contributes to a positive and inclusive team environment.
Continuous Improvement
Seeks opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency, enhance business insight, and strengthen decision support.
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Hovedansvar
Finansiell planlegging og prestasjonsanalyse
Støtte utarbeidelsen av prognoser, driftsplaner og periodiske virksomhetsgjennomganger.
Eie tildelte deler av prognose-, estimat- og planleggingsprosessene, inkludert koordinering med operative interessenter og utarbeidelse av analyser.
Analysere finansielle og operasjonelle drivere og gi innsikt i risikoer og muligheter.
Gjennomføre avviksanalyser og tydelig kommunisere underliggende årsaker til resultatutviklingen, inkludert risikoer, muligheter og anbefalte tiltak.
Støtte oppfølging av produktivitet, produksjonsytelse, lagerbevegelser og produksjonskostnader.
Støtte analyse og vedlikehold av kostnadsdrivere, inkludert standardkost, materialkostnader, arbeidskostnader og produksjonsrelatert overhead.
Analysere produksjonsrelaterte kostnadsavvik og støtte operative interessenter med forståelse av effekten fra produktivitet, yield, volum og lagerutvikling.
Bidra til finansiell vurdering av utvalgte initiativer og nye produkter ved behov.
Utfordre antakelser, identifisere rotårsaker og proaktivt avdekke risikoer og forbedringsmuligheter.
Lager- og Supply Chain Finance
Støtte lagergjennomganger og tilhørende finansielle analyser.
Bidra til vurderinger av ukurans, overskuddslager og lagerrelaterte risikoer.
Støtte Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) gjennom finansielle analyser og scenarioevalueringer.
Hjelpe operative team med å forstå de finansielle konsekvensene av lager-, produksjons- og planleggings