Associate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - North America Manufacturing Finance

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 looking for an experienced finance professional to join the North America Manufacturing finance team and be aligned to our Ziploc manufacturing plant located in Bay City, MI.

As Associate Manager, you will oversee and manage the manufacturing P&L, perform DP margin analysis, and provide financial leadership to the management team. You will partner with the Bay City site leader and have overall accountability for reporting on Bay City budgeted functional and manufacturing expenses.

Routine and ad hoc analyses includes plant specific projects such as Lean manufacturing, crew utilization, capacity planning, capital investments and staffing analysis as well as other Product Supply projects and strategies.  You will also interact with the Home Storage Business Director and Field Sales Manager, manufacturing and Global Supply Chain finance to provide analysis, insight and reporting on key initiatives.

You will be located at the Waxdale manufacturing plant in the Racine, WI area. To be successful in this role, you will need to have a presence at the Bay City plant and will travel approximately one week each month.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as subject matter expert to Global Home Storage business on COS topics.

• Develop and ensure that product costs are accurate and in accordance with the global costing methodology, including leadership of Bay City COS budgeting (functional budget, annual burden study and SAP costing).

• Perform month end close processes and COS variance analysis, with ability to identify, communicate and action key issues.

• Provide a monthly P&L forecast (COF) which details: paced volumes, functional expenses, manufacturing variances (efficiency/material) and absorption projections all linked to the S&OP process.

• Maintain process controls encompassing all elements of COS accounting, including ownership, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory controls and capital vs. expense determination.

• Support margin improvement strategies, including cost savings (ensuring alignment with Global Cost Savings Policy), translation to the P&L, achievement of cost savings targets and DTV (support for DTV leadership team and oversight for DTV teardowns and analysis).

• Manage capital funds including reviewing business cases for capital spending and facilitating capital planning meetings.

• Provide timely, relevant and actionable reporting of key performance measures.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or relevant business discipline and 5+ years of directly related experience; OR advanced degree with 3+ years of directly related 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

• Finance experience in a manufacturing environment and/or consumer packaged goods industries

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

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

• Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC), SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Suite.

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and make meaningful contributions to a team while influencing others and leading projects through effective collaboration to achieve objectives and produce results.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full time, Monday through Friday business hours

• Position is located at the Waxdale plant located in the Racine area

• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees

• Approximately 25% travel (One week per month to Bay City, MI)

• This role 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.

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 SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.