Strategic FP&A Partner for Growth & Insights

Kao EMEA & Americas; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Kao is seeking an FP&A professional to partner with the Consumer Care US division and Finance to model, analyze, and influence financial performance. You will deliver planning, forecasting, and performance insights across brands and units, leveraging Power BI/Tableau and AI-enabled tools to drive decisions.

You will be responsible for financial modeling, scenario analyses, and investment evaluations for growth initiatives, pricing actions, and promotions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced analytical skills essential.
• 5 years of FP&A experience required.
• General understanding of IFRS.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft 365 tools, including AI-enabled solutions to improve productivity and insights.
• Experience with ERP/financial systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred) and BI/data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, consolidation, and analysis of the Annual Operating Plan, monthly forecasts, and reviews for brands/business units.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and cross-functional teams to identify risks/opportunities and improve forecast accuracy.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and investment evaluations for growth initiatives and pricing/promotional programs.

Skills

FP&A

Financial modeling

Advanced analytics

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Copilot AI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft 365 / Copilot

Job description

Kao is seeking an FP&A professional to partner with the Consumer Care US division and Finance to model, analyze, and influence financial performance. You will deliver planning, forecasting, and performance insights across brands and units, leveraging Power BI/Tableau and AI-enabled tools to drive decisions.

You will be responsible for financial modeling, scenario analyses, and investment evaluations for growth initiatives, pricing actions, and promotions.