Associate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

SC Johnson is currently searching for an experienced finance professional to support a product category under our North America Commercial Brand portfolio. This position reports to a Director, Financial Planning and Analysis for Marketing, and partners closely with the Finance Manager that supports the product category alignment.

As Associate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis you will collaborate and partner closely with Marketing and Customer Marketing teams. You will provide business decision support, general financial analysis, and controls. To be successful in this role, you will bring your subject matter expertise and general business acumen to act as a consultative advisor and serving as a sounding board and liaison to business support groups. and works closely with the Finance Manager.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Collaborate with brand management to prepare budgets and forecasts that achieve sales, share and profit targets, and anticipate problems, develop contingency plans, identify risks/opportunities and recommend changes in support of strategy. 

• Perform complex finance activities, including monthly and ad hoc financial statement analysis and commentary, pricing analytics, and scenario modeling to ensure accuracy of monthly and year-end financial statements.  

• Provide financial counsel to cross-functional teams, improving decision making and developing solutions to address business issues. 

• Serve as a key business advisor to brand management, providing timely and in-depth analyses of planned and executed marketing programs. 

• Manage net working capital by facilitating Sales & Operations Planning process with inventory and business planning teams to ensure that optimal supply and demand decisions are made.  

• Drive Delivered Profit improvement by working cross-functionally to identify and implement cost savings projects.

• Participate in New Product Development analysis, understanding P&L and balance sheet implications, including pricing strategy reviews with NRM and brand team. 

• Participate in special projects across NA that support corporate initiatives/objectives; identify and implement best practices across NA finance; develop processes to improve efficiency or increase analytical capabilities. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a relevant business field with 5+ years of directly related finance experience, OR advanced degree with 3+ years of directly related finance experience.

• Qualified candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS  

• M.B.A.; finance or accounting degree

• Experience in cost management, sales finance, exposure to marketing/strategic business issues, significant analytical projects, and/or fundamental accounting. 

• Demonstrated analytical skillset (i.e., complex financial analysis, discounted cash flow/project valuation) and financial statement management (P&L analysis and modeling).  

• Proficient in ROI analytics and trade-off analysis of marketing spend.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of the organization

• Familiarity with BPC and SAP.  

• Ability to implement and monitor internal controls and develop process improvements. 

• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Power Point. 

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and make meaningful contributions to a team.

• Ability to influence others without authority, leading projects and effectively collaborating to achieve objectives and produce results. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This position will be located at Sam’s campus in Mt. Pleasant, WI

• Full time Monday through Friday business hours

• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees

• This role is eligible for domestic relocation

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be as