Lead financial planning and forecasting for supply chain and production, including OPEX, logistics, and manufacturing costs.  Act as a trusted finance partner to procurement, supply chain, and plant operations, supporting operational and tactical decisions.  Perform variance analysis (actual vs. standard costs) for materials, labor, and overhead, identifying key drivers.  Monitor operational KPIs such as cost per unit, yield, efficiency, utilization, and waste.  Track conversion costs and factory cost per hour, highlighting improvement opportunities.  Analyze inventory levels, slow-moving items, and obsolescence risks.  Evaluate logistics and distribution costs and recommend optimization initiatives.  Ensure alignment between operational performance and financial targets (AOP).  Provide actionable insights to improve cost control and productivity.  Support monthly closing through validation of operational data and cost allocations.  Prepare performance reports and dashboards for operations and management.  Identify operational financial risks and propose mitigation actions.  Drive continuous improvement in reporting and data accuracy.  Supervise and guide junior team members where applicable.