Finance Manager, Business Unit Finance

Church & Dwight; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Mississauga is seeking a Finance Manager to act as a strategic financial partner. The successful candidate will lead financial processes, offer insights for business decisions, and manage a team. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of finance leadership experience, preferably in the CPG sector, and strong analytical skills. This role is pivotal in driving financial performance and improving processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Experience in CPG or adjacent industry.
• Ability to work with complex concepts and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the Commercial Business Unit.
• Lead reporting and analysis of monthly financial results.
• Oversee preparation and analysis of new product development projects.

Skills

Finance leadership experience

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Advanced MS Excel

Problem-solving

Education

MBA and/or CPA

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment. Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries. United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because : Together We Have the Power to Win.

The Position

The Finance Manager, Business Unit Finance is a key financial advisor and strategic business partner to the business unit commercial team. The incumbent will work closely with the commercial leadership team to lead business performance reviews and provide financial expertise to guide business decisions and brand strategy. This role will help identify opportunities for improvement in financial processes and tools to support business needs and drive efficiencies. This role will manage 1 Senior Financial Analyst and reports directly to the Commercial Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the Commercial Business Unit with financial leadership, support and recommendations that align with the strategic objectives of the portfolio.
• Engage as an influential cross-functional partner in key commercial projects and initiatives to provide financial insights and business decisions
• Responsible for leading the reporting and analysis of monthly / quarterly financial results through the new Monthly Business Review (MBR) process, providing insights into variances to Plan, Prior Year and latest forecast
• Provide financial thought leadership and counsel on large scale business model transformation projects and assessments to optimize portfolio performance
• Partner with Revenue Growth & Customer Strategic Planning to evaluate product-price architecture (PPA) strategies to drive sustainable growth opportunities
• Work with business unit team to identify opportunities to improve ROI across revenue / investment levers (list price increase, portfolio mix, ECOM, marketing spend)
• Set direction for the Business Unit Finance team and support individual / team growth and development
• Identify opportunities to streamline and simplify processes to drive efficient execution
• Develop tools and capabilities to enhance financial performance analysis and acumen
• Standardize brand performance management and reporting with focus on insights, drivers, and actions
• Improve awareness of brand / portfolio mix to identify profitable growth opportunities
• Review new project brand P&L’s, ensuring all costs have been captured accurately
• Oversee the preparation / analysis / monitoring of new product development projects ensuring alignment with portfolio strategy
• Lead the marketing month end close process, analyzing financial information for entry to the general ledger
• Responsible for the monthly forecast and annual budget process for business unit marketing expenses
• Provide support in various business unit initiatives, cost saving projects and any other ad hoc projects as requested
• Develop Finance partnerships across Canada, US, and International organizations to share best practices
• Ensures appropriate Internal Controls are in place and functioning effectively as they impact the accuracy of Financial Reporting for Marketing

The Ideal Candidate Has

• 3-5+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
• Experience in CPG or adjacent industry
• Possess a Finance designation (MBA and / or CPA)
• Experience leading and developing direct reports
• Ability to work with complex concepts, analyze data, draw conclusions, make recommendations while using judgment, experience and industry knowledge
• Ability to show initiative and influence decisions with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures and forecasting practices
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and set priorities
• Excellent inter-personal skills, ability to build business partnerships, strong communication skills
• Advanced MS Excel and modelling skills; PowerBI experience an asset

Equal Opportunity

Church and Dwight Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free, inclusive and accessible work environment. Applicants may be entitled to reasonable accommodation in respect of a legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. If you require accommodation on this basis, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please inform our Human Resources department if you require an accommodation in completing this application for employment or for otherwise participating in the application process.