We are Kao, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 19 years.
Our brand portfolio spans across three sectors; Consumer Care (John Frieda, Bondi Sands, Bioré, Jergens, Curél), Professional Hair (Goldwell, Oribe, KMS Hair, Kerasilk), and Molton Brown.
Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.
About our role:
As a Financial Reporting Analyst, you will manage monthly reporting and play a key role in guiding the global business segment through quarterly forecasts and annual budgets. You will be responsible for financial data management to ensure smooth global consolidation. You will need problem solving skills; a proactive, drive-for-results attitude; and an understanding of financial systems and structure.
At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 37 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a competitive salary range of $73,000 - $83,000. We also offer a hybrid work environment.
What you will do:
- Budget and forecast support – create upload templates; assist with timeline and guideline adherence; develop annual budget and monthly forecast reviews to ensure accuracy and thoroughness; identify & help realize opportunities for standardization, efficiencies, and process improvements; support fixed departments as assigned, including creating budgets and forecasts and tracking actual results.
- Create, maintain, run and distribute consolidation reporting packages in adherence to global timelines and reporting standards.
- Find, research, troubleshoot and correct root cause of variances to ensure accuracy.
- Financial data management – take lead role in reporting hierarchy design for smooth consolidation, lead reporting projects end-to-end as requested to incorporate new geographies and/or brands into our existing reporting structure; maintain relationships with key contacts in all geographies we report against.
- Continuously improve upon reporting applications and tools.
- Utilize various software to improve financial reports and the ability to drive the business from the data provided, and/or use data efficiency tools to streamline finance workflows.
- Train others on improvements made and/or new tools as requested.
- Provide support on ad hoc reports, data gathering requests and special projects as needed - including but not limited to: Maintaining the Global SKU database; updating and publishing accurate Global SKU Power BI reports; leading the organization, collection and tracking of new product launches; calculating and reconciling global royalties, following established accounting guidelines.
What you will need:
- 3+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, or management reporting required
- Basic understanding of general accounting guidelines
- Experience with consolidations/multi-country environment preferred
- Must possess advanced Excel skills with basic skills in PowerPoint & Microsoft Word
- Experience with data analytic software such as PowerBI and Alteryx a plus
- Experience in SAP and EPM/BPC (or similar ERP applications) a plus
At Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here we trust and respect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achieve great results.
What you can expect from us:
- An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together.
- Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.
- A workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing
- A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, retirement, insurance options, and more…
- Learning and development opportunities
Your voice matters here — we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams.
To find out why 33,000 people across the Globe work at Kao please visit:
https://www.kao.com/americas/en/careers/
Discover careers at Kao and how we live our purpose, Kirei – Making Life Beautiful.
https://kao.voyse.io/
Kao is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or management reporting
- Basic understanding of general accounting guidelines
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Basic Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word skills
- Experience with consolidations or a multi-country environment
- Experience with data analytics software such as Power BI and Alteryx
- Experience with SAP and EPM/BPC or similar ERP applications
What We Do
Ever since the company's founding in 1887, Kao has strived to deliver value to the life of people everywhere in the world. Today, we are a leading manufacturer in the fields of hygiene, beauty and health, while our chemical business contributes to the development of diverse industries. With more than 33,000 employees, our mission is to enrich the lives of people globally and contribute to the sustainability of the world. In the regions of Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), we focus on our Beauty Care business with premium brands in three business sectors: Consumer, Salon and Cosmetics. Our Business Sector represents skin and hair care brands that are recognized worldwide for their innovation and quality, such as Jergens, Curél, Bioré, Guhl, and John Frieda. Our Salon Business Sector is committed to unleashing the creativity of stylists around the globe. With our industry leading brands Goldwell, KMS and Oribe, stylists have everything in their hands to create beautiful show-stopping hair representative of the individuality of their clients. Our London-based boutique brand, Molton Brown, offers luxury beauty products found only in our exclusive Molton Brown stores, high-end department stores and travel retail, as well as five-star hotels around the world. All three business sectors are driven by the same values and beliefs: Creating high-quality products and constantly striving for the best is what is at the heart of everything we do. This is why we understand that our people are one of our core assets, and we strive for a working environment that allows team members to flourish and grow. Join us, and you will have opportunity to help us make life beautiful
