Sources of short term and long term finance

Critically assess the financing options used by the organisation and its supply chain and suggest actions to mitigate financial risks

The analysis and interpretation of financial statements

Monitor the impact of the supply chain on the financial stability of the organisation and mitigate financial risks

The management of working capital

Critically assess the impact of the supply chain on the organisation’s working capital and liaise with senior managers to work to ensure financial liquidity to mitigate financial risks

The use of spot, forward and derivative instruments in foreign exchange for managing the volatility of currencies and commodities in supply chains

Evaluate and implement the use of appropriate instruments to manage the volatility of commodities and currencies in supply chains

The sources of finance and the cost of capital and capital structure of an organisation

Monitor the impact of the sources of finance and cost of capital on the supply chain, taking decisions that will support the organisation's cash flow objectives

Dividend policies and shareholder value

Assess the impact of dividends and shareholder value on the financial performance of key suppliers or customers

Mergers, takeovers and the valuation of shares

Advise senior managers on the impact of mergers or takeovers on the supply chain and on the organisation

The implications of company location on corporate taxation

Advise senior managers of the impact of company location and corporate taxation and how this affects the organisation or its supply chains

Analysis of funding options such as equity, joint ventures, seed funding and outright acquisition

Develop or contribute to business cases and advise senior management on supply chain investment decisions to secure supplier innovation/intellectual property/delivery capacity

The use of open book costing and adjustments

Create policies and processes to understand cost through the use of open book costing, making adjustments for relevant categories of supply

The impact of procurement and supply operations on the organisation's cash position and working capital

Advise appropriate stakeholders on the implications of the organisation's cash position and working capital through procurement and supply operations