Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) – Lifestyle Brands

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

We are seeking a finance professional eager to grow their career into a finance business partner. In this role, you will be aligned to our Lifestyle Brands Supply Chain team and report to an Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager.

In this role, you will develop product level cost of sales (COS), reporting and analyzing manufacturing variances, validating cost savings projects, and supporting various types of ad hoc requests for financial analyses.  

To be successful, you will support and collaborate closely with Supply Chain and Commercial Finance functions as well as other cross-functional teams including procurement, planning, logistics, and project managers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop accurate product level standard costs in accordance with the Global Costing Methodology.

• Responsible for COS budgeting, preparing annual burden studies, performing product costing in SAP, and analyzing and presenting year-over-year changes in costs to brand finance.

• Analyze monthly COS variances, identify/resolve issues and prepare commentary and reporting.

• Participate in project teams in support of new product launches, product changes and cost savings initiatives by developing COS estimates and financial analysis.

• monitor cost savings projects and quantify impact to COS to ensure alignment with the Global Cost Savings Policy.

• Provide financial support to Brand Finance to ensure clear translation of COS from manufacturing to the business P&Ls.

• Prepare monthly forecast for COS variance accounts.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and 2+ years of directly related accounting or finance experience

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Experience with forecasting, budgeting and variance analyses

• Experience with standard costing activities in a corporate manufacturing environment

• Ability to communicate analysis in a clear, succinct and persuasive manner

• Data driven mindset; accuracy and strong attention to detail

• Strong excel skills and background and working knowledge of SAP, S4 HANA, BPC

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This position will be located at Sam’s West office building in Mt. Pleasant

• Full Time, Monday through Friday business hours

• Remote work available one day a week following a 90-day onboarding period 

• This position is not eligible for relocation

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned

at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

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Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to [email protected]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.