Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

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.

Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

•    Location: Arese - Italy
•    Function:  EMEA Costing, Reporting and Analytics

Overview:

About the role 

The primary purpose of this role is to act as a partner for the Business leadership to optimize total delivered cost. This implies bringing financial leadership for regional sourcing & strategy implementation studies, MEA creation, approval, execution, and post-completion audit, NDPs costing and cost saving programs validation. The role will own the execution of the globally deployed Reporting & Analytics and Standard Cost processes and will have day to day interactions with the main stakeholders.
If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to start and develop your career in Finance at a FMCG organization, this is the right opportunity for you!

About the Team/Department
This role will be part of the EMEA Costing, Reporting and Analytics Hub, based in Arese - the Hub supports Europe, Turkey/Israel, CIS, MENAP and SSA.
In 2021, SC Johnson Italy has been recently recognized for the sixteenth time as Best Workplace by Great Place to Work®, and was also recognized as Best Workplace for Women

Responsibilities: 
•    Execute and govern Standard cost process and deploy global Reporting and Analytics
•    Prepare rough and final costing estimate plus related analysis partnering with NPD and category teams
•    Provide financial support in cost saving projects, help identifying opportunities and determine cost impact
•    Provide support to regional sourcing and strategy studies preparing final recommendation to management
•    Control and optimize delivered costs providing ad hoc analysis on total delivered cost
•    Cost cards analysis and update

Experience you’ll bring: 

•    Degree level education in Finance, Accounting, or related field
•    1 to 2 years finance experience in FP&A role or cost accounting roles preferably with international exposure
•    Work experience will be considered as a plus (ideally in Finance in FMCG companies)
•    Fluent in English and Italian will be considered a plus

Behaviors you’ll need: 
•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Strong communicator and team worker
•    Adaptability
•    Drive for results
•    Values others, and cultures
•    Self-starter and Acts with integrity
•    Strong Computer skills, Microsoft Office, SAP, BPC
•    You need to be legally eligible to work in country of application

What’s in it for you? 
•    Competive salary and benefits
•    Company facilities (tennis/soccer court, swimming pool)
•    Smart working 

About us: 
SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

You must be eligible to work in the country

This role isn't eligible for international relocation

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.