Assistant Manager Finance - Category & Marketing

Reckitt; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health and hygiene company is seeking a Marketing and Category Controller in Ottawa. The successful candidate will manage financial planning and reporting, lead internal control assessments, and collaborate with marketing. Ideal applicants will have a degree in Commerce and extensive finance experience. The company promotes an inclusive culture and offers various benefits aligned with performance.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing benefits

Incentives and recognition based on performance

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in finance/accounting, preferably in CPG or similar industry.
• Proven ability to develop processes, assess controls, and work in a professional environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal control assessments and procedures organization-wide.
• Manage accounting, compliance, planning, control, and reporting activities.
• Publish monthly status reports and summaries, following up on outstanding issues.
• Support productivity project status and financial tracking.

Skills

Business acumen

Investment analysis

Budgeting

Project management

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or similar

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Data analysis

Job description

Marketing and Category Controller

We are Reckitt, home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose is to protect, heal, and nurture in the pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. Join our global team united by this purpose to make access to high-quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right, not a privilege.

Finance

Our Finance team is a strategic partner and catalyst for change, driving sustainable growth and value creation for Reckitt. We emphasize cross-functional collaboration in an inclusive, diverse, and energetic environment, leveraging insights and data to make informed decisions and promote sustainable business practices.

About the role

We seek an analytical, resourceful individual with excellent organizational and communication skills. The role involves providing reliable, timely, and accurate financial information for management decision-making and leading internal control assessments across the Canadian organization. These responsibilities are key to growing our business and maintaining our competitive advantage with moms and consumers.

Responsibilities include :

1. Business Controls

Lead internal control assessments and procedures organization-wide.

Perform internal control reviews to prevent audit infractions, including year-end assessments.

Create and update control documentation as needed.

Address deficiencies and develop remedial plans.

1. Financial Planning / Reporting / Analysis

Manage accounting, compliance, planning, control, and reporting activities related to Marketing, Shopper Marketing, hospital care sales, and National Coupon for Nutrition in Canada.

Provide tools for budget input and reporting at the project, brand, and expense levels.

Oversee budget roll-up, forecasting, and system uploads.

Validate forecasts through estimates and contracts.

Publish monthly status reports and summaries, following up on outstanding issues.

Conduct monthly meetings with budget owners for updates and visibility.

Partner with Marketing leadership to maintain marketing funding balances.

Share best practices and challenge vendors and marketing teams for investment optimization.

Review general ledger accounts, perform reconciliations, and prepare journal entries related to marketing costs and coupons.

Assist with month-end closing and reporting to corporate.

Support marketing and retail teams with PO creation, coupon tracking, WBS setup, and spend coaching.

Collaborate with marketing to align budgets, strategies, and KPIs (SOV, ROI), ensuring compliance.

Productivity Finance Assistant

Support productivity project status and financial tracking.

Conduct monthly meetings with initiative owners and stakeholders.

Prepare monthly reports for global, North American, and local leadership on performance, forecasts, and risks.

Other

Handle ad hoc projects as needed.

Experience required :

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or similar; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5-7 years in finance / accounting, preferably in CPG or similar industry.
• Experience with SAP ERP is a plus.
• Proven ability to develop processes, assess controls, and work in a professional environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and data analysis.
• Agile, independent, and team-oriented mindset with strong ownership skills.

Skills for success :

• Business acumen, investment analysis, budgeting, project management.
• Process improvement, internal controls, stakeholder engagement.
• Strategic thinking, risk management, relationship building.

What we offer :

Inclusive culture, wellbeing benefits, share plans, incentives, and recognition aligned with performance. We value potential and diversity, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination. Join us to thrive and make an impact.

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