Senior Manager, Area finance

Tangle Teezer Ltd; Shelton (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

BIC World is seeking a Senior Manager, Brand Finance in Norwalk, CT to deliver financial guidance to Marketing and manage the category P&L. You will forecast plans, analyze results, and advise leadership on opportunities and risks.

The role requires a BS in Accounting/Finance, 10–15 years of relevant experience, and advanced Excel/BI skills with strong communication and presentation abilities. This is a hybrid position supporting global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus.
• 10–15 years of financial experience in a profit-driven organization.
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience in JDE, Hyperion Financial Management, TM1, Anaplan, Power BI a plus.
• Ability to communicate across functions and with international teams.
• Strong decision-making, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong presentation skills and knowledge of budgeting/forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage operating plan, forecasts, and multi-year plans.
• Manage monthly financial updates with in-depth commentary on category results.
• Assist in strategic planning and analysis for multiple brands.
• Collaborate with Marketing on targets, promotions, and pricing structures.
• Analyze Consumer Support and Advertising programs for effective spend and growth.
• Implement and enforce financial control policies.
• Identify variances vs. forecast and financial impact.
• Provide timely forecasts to leadership with risks/opportunities.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

JDE

Hyperion

TM1

Anaplan

Communication

Presentation

Budgeting & Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA

Tools

JDE

Hyperion Financial Management

TM1

Anaplan

Power BI

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Description

JoinBIC World, acommunity of brandsdedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed togrowing our iconic and innovative brandsby reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways.

Our culture encourages a"roll up your sleeves and get the job done"mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive. At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission.

The Senior Manager, Brand Finance provides direct financial, analytical, and strategic guidance to the Marketing organization. This position reports directly to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis with a heavy dotted line to the Category Marketing Director.The Senior Manager, Brand Finance’s main function is to act as financial advisor to the Category Marketing Director by providing accounting and financial expertise. The Senior Manager, Brand Finance is also responsible for the forecast and analysis of the category P&L.

Role Details & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the operating plan, forecasts, and multi-year plans, working closely with the Marketing Director and Business Development Director to compile the annual operating plan presentation.
• Manage monthly financial updates along with associated financial analysis providing in-depth commentary of the category results, including the price/volume/mix analysis.
• Assist in strategic planning and analysis for multiple brands.
• Work with the Marketing team in developing sales targets, promotional and new products investment options, and pricing structure.
• Analyze Consumer Support and Advertising programs to ensure funds are properly spent and accounted for and that programs are implemented that will grow the business.
• Implement and enforce financial control policies.
• Identify financial impact associated with variances vs. forecast.
• Provide the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and VP Finance, North America with timely and accurate forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities versus current approved plan along with recommendations for resolving identified issues outside of the scope of the individuals’ responsibilities.
• Knowledgeable of the products, the market, the customers, and the consumers which enable us to better understand the financial results and the business drivers.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance. MBA, a plus.
• 10 to 15 years of financial experience in a profit driven organization.
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience in JDE, Hyperion Financial Management, TM1, Anaplan, Power BI a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate across functions, with all levels of the organization, and with international (Global) team members.
• Willingness to adapt to changing business requirements and learn new systems/methods as required.
• Strong decision-making, organizational and problem-solving skills are essential as well as the ability to work effectively in a deadline intensive environment.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to influence the audience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a strong knowledge of budgeting and forecasting are essential.

#LI-Hybrid

BIC’s NAM headquarters will be located in Norwalk, Connecticut. Scheduled to open in 2027, the new headquarters is designed to foster a collaborative, flexible, and modern work environment while supporting a hybrid work model.

BIC World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

BIC World is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.