Finance Manager - Business Unit Finance

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and dental

Wellness Spending Account

Company-matched pension plan

Bonus eligibility

Training and development programs

Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimb

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Church & Dwight Canada is seeking a strategic Finance Manager to act as a key business partner to the Commercial team in Mississauga. You will lead performance reviews, provide insights to support strategic decisions, and drive improvements in planning, analysis and processes.

Reporting to the Finance Director, Commercial Finance, you will manage one Senior Financial Analyst and guide cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within the CPG industry or a related environment.
• CPA designation and/or MBA.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing direct reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and sound business judgment.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights and actionable business recommendations.
• Proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to influence decisions and operate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial planning, and forecasting practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with Oracle and Power BI is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Commercial Business Unit, providing financial leadership and recommendations aligned with portfolio objectives.
• Provide financial insights and influence decision-making on key cross-functional commercial projects and initiatives.
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting through the Monthly Business Review (MBR) process, providing clear commentary on performance versus Plan, Prior Year, and latest forecast.
• Provide financial guidance on large-scale business model transformation initiatives aimed at optimizing portfolio performance.
• Partner with Revenue Growth and Customer Strategic Planning to evaluate product-price architecture (PPA) strategies that support sustainable growth.
• Standardize brand performance management and reporting, with a strong focus on insights, key business drivers, and recommended actions.
• Oversee the financial components of new product development, including reviewing brand P&Ls and ensuring alignment with overall portfolio strategy.
• Lead the marketing month-end close, monthly forecasting, and annual budgeting process for Business Unit marketing expenses.
• Ensure effective internal controls over marketing financial reporting.
• Simplify financial processes and develop tools that strengthen financial analysis and business acumen.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and development to the Business Unit Finance team.
• Support Business Unit initiatives, cost-saving opportunities, and ad hoc financial analysis as required.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional partnership

People leadership

Education

CPA/MBA

Tools

Excel

Financial modelling

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

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, innovative 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.

Finance Manager, Business Unit Finance

Reports To: Finance Director, Commercial Finance
Location: Mississauga, Ontario (Hybrid)

About the Role

Church & Dwight Canada is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Finance Manager, Business Unit Finance to serve as a key financial advisor and business partner to the Commercial team.

Working closely with commercial leadership, this role will lead business performance reviews, provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making and brand strategy, and drive improvements to financial processes and tools. The Finance Manager will play an important role in helping optimize portfolio performance, evaluate growth opportunities, and strengthen financial planning and analysis across the business.

Reporting to the Finance Director, Commercial Finance, this role also manages and develops one Senior Financial Analyst.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Commercial Business Unit, providing financial leadership and recommendations aligned with portfolio objectives.
• Provide financial insights and influence decision-making on key cross-functional commercial projects and initiatives.
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting through the Monthly Business Review (MBR) process, providing clear commentary on performance versus Plan, Prior Year, and latest forecast.
• Provide financial guidance on large-scale business model transformation initiatives aimed at optimizing portfolio performance.
• Partner with Revenue Growth and Customer Strategic Planning to evaluate product-price architecture (PPA) strategies that support sustainable growth.
• Standardize brand performance management and reporting, with a strong focus on insights, key business drivers, and recommended actions.
• Oversee the financial components of new product development, including reviewing brand P&Ls and ensuring alignment with overall portfolio strategy.
• Lead the marketing month-end close, monthly forecasting, and annual budgeting process for Business Unit marketing expenses.
• Ensure effective internal controls over marketing financial reporting.
• Simplify financial processes and develop tools that strengthen financial analysis and business acumen.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and development to the Business Unit Finance team.
• Support Business Unit initiatives, cost-saving opportunities, and ad hoc financial analysis as required.

What You'll Bring

• 3-5+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within the CPG industry or a related environment.
• CPA designation and/or MBA.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing direct reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and sound business judgment.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights and actionable business recommendations.
• A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to influence decisions and operate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial planning, and forecasting practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with Oracle and Power BI is considered an asset.

Why Join Us?

At Church & Dwight Canada, we are committed to creating a high-performance culture where people are empowered to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to partner closely with commercial leaders, influence strategic business decisions, develop finance talent, and contribute directly to the growth and profitability of some of Canada’s most recognized consumer brands.

Church & Dwight Canada may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of its recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist in screening, assessing, or evaluating applicants to support fair and consistent hiring decisions.

All AI usage complies with applicable privacy and employment laws, and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

This posting represents a genuine and currently available vacancy.

Compensation

The Ontario compensation range for this role is $102,000-$140,000.

Church & Dwight's salary ranges are intentionally broad to provide employees with opportunities for future growth and progression within the company. Actual starting salaries are determined based on internal equity, relevant experience, market competitiveness, and job location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage starting on day one
• Wellness Spending Account
• Company-matched pension plan
• Bonus eligibility
• Excellent training and development programs
• Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Additional Information

• We do not require Canadian work experience as a condition of employment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work full-time in Canada and be based in Ontario.
• Applicants who are interviewed will be informed of the outcome within 45 days.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/