Global Operations and Supply Chain Senior Analyst

Join Oterra and help shape the future of natural colors!

We are seeking a Global Operations & Supply Chain Senior Analyst to join our Operations Finance team. This is a high-impact role where you will provide financial insights, analysis, and business partnering to Oterra’s global operations teams—enabling cost efficiency, performance improvement, and strategic transformation across the supply chain.

You will work closely with colleagues in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Procurement, ensuring transparency on operational costs, supporting planning and forecasting processes, and driving productivity initiatives. This role is instrumental in positioning Finance as a true partner to Operations in delivering business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a finance business partner to global Operations functions (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement).
• Prepare, analyze, and communicate monthly performance reports with clear explanations of variances and trends. Works closely with Head of Operations finance for review and communication sign off.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes across global operations.
• Deliver insights on key cost drivers, including cost of goods sold (COGS), conversion costs, cost to serve, logistics & freight costs, and raw materials.
• Contribute to the financial evaluation and tracking of productivity and efficiency initiatives as well as global price of non-conformance analysis.
• Supports CAPEX project evaluations through business case analysis and investment tracking in collaboration with the Head of Operations Finance.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of product costings and support standard cost updates (SAP).
• Participate in and support global operations transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with internal controls and audit processes relevant to operations finance. Provide financial analysis and insights to senior management as needed.
• Ad-hoc analysis will be required on profitability framework developments and strategic topics that will be defined as part of annual performance process and management by objectives roadmap.

Job specific competencies

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in operations finance, cost controlling, or supply chain finance - preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG company.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to communicate financial insights in a clear, business-relevant way.
• Proficiency in Excel and SAP S4/HANA required, experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is a plus.
• Solid understanding of production, procurement, and supply chain finance concepts.
• Independent, detail-oriented, and structured in your work approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate with stakeholders across geographies and functions.
• Fluent in English.

Why Join Oterra?
At Oterra, we believe in the power of natural colors—and the people who make it happen. You’ll join a global team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, where your insights will directly influence strategic decisions and operational excellence.

About Oterra
Oterra is the world’s leading supplier of natural colors for food and beverages. We are committed to making food and drink more natural and sustainable, and we believe in the power of data-driven decisions to achieve operational excellence.

Apply today! 
- If you find this position would be a perfect fit for your new endeavours, do not hessitate to send your application today. We are reviewing the candidates as they apply. When the right candidate is found the position will be closed.