We are Kao, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 20 years.
Our EMEA brand portfolio spans across three sectors; Consumer Care (John Frieda, Guhl, 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:
Displayed pay range (base salary) is a guide and local market specific. The pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on skill set and professional experience assessed throughout the interview process.
EUR 51,675- EUR 65,000
As part of the EMEA FP&A Team, you will support financial planning and analysis for the Professional Haircare business in the Nordics, partnering closely with the Senior Manager, Finance Director and senior stakeholders across the business.
You will combine financial expertise with broad business acumen to provide insight beyond financial reporting. Through effective business partnering, commercial analysis and profitability assessment, you will help optimise financial performance and support informed decision-making. The role requires a proactive, collaborative approach, with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and accountability for meeting deadlines.
What you will do:
Performance Management & Measurement
- Deliver monthly, quarterly and year-end management accounts and financial reporting.
- Analyse sales, margin, cost centre and forecast variances, working with budget holders and cross-functional stakeholders to identify issues, opportunities and actions.
- Support the annual budgeting process and preparation of audited financial statements.
- Ensure accurate allocation of internal costs and effective management of cross-charges.
- Provide timely financial and management information to support business performance and organisational objectives.
- Maintain compliance with internal reporting requirements.
Business Decision Support
- Manage and analyse P&L performance across brands, countries, channels and sectors.
- Provide commercial insight and recommendations, including opportunities to improve profitability and manage costs.
- Support pricing, promotions, product launches and relaunches through profitability and financial impact analysis.
- Support the GM and Leadership Team with monthly forecasting, business impact analysis and financial insights.
- Act as a finance subject matter expert for Commercial and strategic projects.
- Build productive relationships with stakeholders across the business.
Planning & Budgeting
- Own the annual budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to Regional and Global teams.
- Partner with budget holders to prepare budgets and forecasts, interpret financial information and identify key business drivers.
- Consolidate planning inputs and provide financial insight to support annual budgets and in-year reforecasts.
- Drive the planning process from preparation through to submission and follow-up.
What you will need
- Degree-level qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
- Ideally 3–5 years’ relevant experience, preferably within an international, matrix organisation.
- Experience in FP&A, financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
- Experience in the Nordics region is an advantage, with the ability to understand and navigate the local business environment.
- Fluency in, or the ability to communicate in, one or more Nordic languages is an advantage.
- FMCG experience is advantageous, particularly within a branded, product-led and consumer-focused organisation.
- Broad business acumen and the ability to connect financial performance with wider business objectives.
- Excellent analytical, communication, influencing, organisational and presentation skills.
- A proactive, curious and commercially minded approach, with the ability to identify opportunities and translate analysis into practical actions.
- High level of integrity, accountability and attention to detail.
- Collaborative and adaptable, with a willingness to learn, support change and work effectively across teams.
- Creative, resourceful and confident in challenging and influencing stakeholders constructively.
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 prioritises employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, our Charity Committee, and DE&I communities
- A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension schemes, insurance options, and more…
- Learning and development opportunities
Your voice matters here, we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams.
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Skills Required
- Degree-level qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
- 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an international matrix organization
- Experience in FP&A, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Experience in the Nordics region
- Fluency in, or ability to communicate in, one or more Nordic languages
- FMCG experience, particularly in a branded, product-led, consumer-focused organization
- Broad business acumen and ability to connect financial performance with business objectives
- Excellent analytical, communication, influencing, organizational, and presentation skills
- Proactive, curious, commercially minded approach with ability to translate analysis into practical actions
- High integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
- Collaborative and adaptable approach with willingness to learn and support change
- Confidence challenging and constructively influencing stakeholders
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
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