Job Openings at SC Johnson

Role Overview

• We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced FP&A Senior Analyst to join our team and play a key role in supporting our growing business.
• This role combines cluster level financial reporting and consolidation with deep category performance analysis and business partnering.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate reporting while providing actionable insights to drive growth and profitability across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Consolidation

• Own and deliver monthly cluster level financial reporting and consolidations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Provide insights on key metrics including Net Sales, GTN%, Equity, and profitability
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of reporting processes to reduce manual effort
• Support forecasting and planning cycles, including active participation in the S&OP process

Category Performance & Business Partnering

• Lead category performance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities to drive Net Sales and margin improvement
• Partner with commercial and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, recommendations, and decision support
• Evaluate trade spend effectiveness and provide optimization recommendations
• Support new product launches, Next Frontier initiatives, and innovation projects through financial analysis
• Provide P&L insights at category/channel level, supporting strategic decisions

Ad Hoc & Strategic Support

• Deliver value-added analytics,
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial reporting as required

Experience you will bring:

• Qualified: CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent.
• Industry: FMCG or Retail experience preferred.

Skills & Behaviours you’ll need:

• Advanced Excel
• SAP (essential)
• BPC (desirable)
• Strong stakeholder management and analytical skills
• Problem-solving and handling difficult situations.
• High attention to detail and urgency.
• Deadline-driven and self-motivated.

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Role Overview

• The Project Management-Commercialization Associate Manager is responsible for delivering projects with moderate complexity in the Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases. This role guides the team through these phases to ensure deliverables, success criteria, timing, and risk/mitigation profile is clear and executed. The GPM drives integration with the regional execution, aligned with business commitments. This position will manage multiple, simultaneous projects, typically with moderate complexity supply chains.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage business acumen to understand market and category dynamics to optimize business results
• Manage projects through the Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases. Develop timelines, key milestones, and risk/mitigation plans.
• Coordinate activities of functional team members to execute plans that will meet commitments of key deliverables
• Develop and manage detailed project schedule to meet launch commitments in each country defined in project scope
• Manage projects according to SC Johnson processes and best practices
• Assure all appropriate cross-functional subject matter experts are engaged to deliver key subprocesses and milestones required for the project, with focus on meeting cost of sales, capital, quality, and customer service metrics for the project (including first arrival date and case fill rates)
• Provide project leadership within a regional cross functional team to drive the Commercialization and Launch of innovative projects
• Track project progress against deliverables/milestones, issue status reports, and escalate breakdowns and issues as necessary
• Maintain Project Documentation (Master Data in PWA, MS Project Timeline, StageGate Documents, Risk Register, Issue Log, OneNote, Close Out Report, etc.) as needed
• Manage communication plan internal to team and external to team (Stakeholders, Sponsors, and Executives)
• Model strong R&D functional skills, including appropriate skills in effective communication, financial acumen, integrated risk management, project management, quality, robustness, regulation & safety, scientific rigor, and technical curiosity
• Apply root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to identify the most critical factors that impact successful project implementation
• Draw on functional expertise to enable successful commercialization
• Demonstrate SCJ Success Drivers and establish a “Mindset to Win” Culture
• Apply in-depth functional knowledge to complete projects
• Participates in the PM Community of Practice
• Develop timelines that are realistic, detailed and logically sequenced, ensuring all activities and dependencies are accounted for.
• Demonstrate proactive leadership by driving momentum, closing open actions promptly, and maintaining accountability across all stakeholders.
• Ensure functional fluency by validating inputs and dependencies before committing to timelines, and lead technical feasibility assessments during early-stage projects.
• Apply rigorous risk management by identifying risks early, building clear mitigation plans, and communicating scenarios effectively to stakeholders.
• Maintain information integrity by providing updates and documentation that are accurate, complete, and logically structured.
• Influence and challenge assumptions constructively to strengthen project outcomes and ensure feasibility under tight constraints.

Experience you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 6 years of experience in development and commercialization of consumer product goods, or a master’s degree with at least 4 years relevant work experience
• Project Management (PMI) or Supply Chain (APICS) certification
• Experience in Project Management in manufacturing or purchasing/planning/distribution
• Experience in new product launches, contract manufacturing, and financial analysis as it relates to operations
• Experience to interface, lead and build relationships with multiple levels and functions internal and external to the corporation

Skills & Behaviours you’ll need:

• Ability to motivate non-direct reports; keep teams working well together
• Ability to operate in a complex, non-structured environment
• Possess clear and concise communication skills/collaboration skills, especially across countries; orchestrate effective meetings
• Possess key attributes including creativity, adaptability, persuasiveness, perseverance, and strategic thinking
• Demonstrates high degree of initiative and excellent problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English language, both verbal and written

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About the Role

• In this role, you will be the vitally important business liaison between the CFS Team at SC Johnson’s Shared Services Centre (SSC) in South Africa, as well as the Sales & Finance teams.
• Having a team of 7 direct reports you will be accountable for the timely resolution of all payment claims brought forward by SCJ’s customers within the cluster by driving coordination, collaboration and business partnership between the SSC, Sales and Finance teams. You will build on your superior analytical skills to bring transparency on the status of payment claims. You will identify actions needed to accelerate the resolution of pending items, while continuously looking for opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of SCJ’s customer claim resolution procedures.
• Ultimately, your contribution in this role will help ensure SC Johnson’s success through improved A/R performance and increased customer satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive collaboration and business partnership between the SSC, Sales and Finance Teams

• Drive the timely resolution of customer claims between the SSC, Sales and Finance.
• Orchestrate the collaboration between the SSC, Sales and Finance. Ensure a seamless flow of information. Resolve pending issues.
• Drive improvements to open claims reporting via best practice use of SAP BW, SAP and SCJ’s Global credit & deductions database.
• Lead weekly (currently) operational meetings between the SSC, Sales and Finance teams to identify actions needed to resolve any unresolved customer claims. Ensure action plans are developed, documented with a clear owner, and completed on time.
• Ensure invoice price changes are communicated on time from the local team to the SSC.
• Provide support to Sales in ensuring the right claims documentation is available.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements (Sales & SSC) are adhered to. Where SLAs are not met, perform a constructive follow up with the person(s) involved so that immediate corrective action can be taken.
• Train all new starters on SLAs and performance standards.

Ensure the success of SSC CFS service delivery to the local market by driving ongoing process improvement

• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency or effectiveness of SCJ’s customer claims resolution process – drive alignment + collaboration to implement these opportunities.
• Eliminate the root causes of recurring customer claims which arise due to suboptimal process design.
• Collect ongoing feedback from stakeholders about unmet needs / opportunities to further improve service delivery by the SSC CFS Team.
• First point of contact for all questions around services delivered by the SSC CFS Team.

Manage Financial Exposure & Internal Controls

• Facilitate the communication of contractual commitments made with customers. Ensure these commitments are clearly understood.
• Support the Finance Director in managing the financial exposure risk from A/R. Perform risk assessments associated with unresolved payment disputes. Support the preparation of trade spend accrual reconciliations.
• Ensure mutual understanding of the specific issues affecting aged A/R items. Facilitate write-off decisions.
• Drive escalation to the Sales Director, Finance Director or SSC Director if customers’ payment claims reach an impasse or managerial decisions are required.
• Ensure adherence to strict Internal Controls requirements, with a particular focus on compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Set the right tone at the top – be a champion for Internal Controls.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Fluent in spoken & written English (required).
• Bachelors Degree – with Business Administration or Finance background.
• Significant experience in a finance role, with an in-depth understanding of G/L accounting and accrual management, ideally obtained in a Sales Finance or Accounts Receivable role.
• Strong analytical skills – must feel comfortable to work with large amounts of data to generate insights and determine to root causes of issues.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel & Powerpoint.
• Previous project management experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of SAP/SAP BW.
• Knowledge of Lean Methodology for process improvements is a plus.

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Exceptional communication skills with strong experience in business partnering & stakeholder management. Being able to build good relationships across a variety of stakeholders with different interests.
• Tolerance to ambiguity: Ability to operate efficiently under continuous change & challenges.
• Customer service mentality.
• Ability to work independently to deadlines.
• Good attention to detail, yet also able to see the big picture.
• Ability to make things happen with strong sense of ownership.

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About the Role:

• Will report into Marketing Manager for Africa Cluster. The role is responsible for developing, managing, and creating sustainable brand based on a comprehensive understanding consumer needs, anticipating and adapting to market shifts across key markets within the Cluster. Required for the role, is an organised individual with the ability to multi-task and prioritise. Work well within team environment and individually when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive understanding of category dynamics supported with business resources to seek out opportunities to solve long terms and short-term needs.
• Develop brand plans for the year ahead, clearly articulating specific focus areas (NPD’s/Activities/Pricing/Distribution/Country Expansion) for brand.
• Translate consumer insights into innovative product solutions.
• Involvement in end-to-end process of new product development.
• Work cross functionally with internal stakeholders to drive marketing-support activities based on brand strategy.
• Managing external agencies to deliver on relevant consumer campaigns and delivering return on investment based on business objectives.
• Understanding of brand P&L, with recommendations of clear action points where needed.
• Extracting, analysing, and providing clear insights based on Nielsen and other retailer related databases.
• A&P responsibility and management

Experience you’ll bring:

• 3-5 years minimum experience in brand management with relevant exposure to core marketing competencies:
• Consumer insight
• New product development
• Project management
• Go-to-market planning and execution.
• Commercial understanding
• MS Office and Nielsen understanding
• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/IMM Diploma (Marketing Preferred)

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Role Overview

• This role will be responsible for overseeing the daily financial operations within the assigned country in the Africa Cluster. It will include ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with all regulatory requirements, and the implementation of efficient financial processes. Successful candidate will be the key point of contact within the country for coordination with the SSC on Treasury, A/P, and General Ledger topics.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting internal and external audits as well as SOAR testing
• Lead the monthly close process and year-end activities, ensuring accuracy of P&L and Balance Sheet
• Preparation and submission of statutory requirement and/or key point of contact with outsourced statutory agency in the cluster members
• Implement/execute global insurance and tax strategies
• Provide finance support for administrative functions in the cluster including functionals, payments processing (working with SSC, payroll, treasury, etc.), non-inventory purchase orders and related party queries
• Ensuring adherence to internal controls and corporate policies
• Supporting strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in accounting, CIMA/CA(SA) preferred, at a minimum, Postgraduate Finance qualification with articles
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferred within FMCG environment
• Robust knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAP)
• Analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Skills & Behaviours you’ll need:

• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial modelling. (SAP, BPC)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong accounting and financial skills and internal controls capabilities, including the ability to implement and enforce internal controls
• Cross functional stakeholder management
• Strong interpersonal skills, proficient writing capabilities

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Overview

• We are seeking a skilled and motivated Tax Senior Analyst to provide comprehensive tax assistance and support for managing the tax matters of key countries within the cluster i.e. Ghana & Nigeria. Reporting to the Tax Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing local tax compliance, identifying tax issues, managing transfer pricing, customs, international tax, and tax audits. Additionally, this role involves supporting various internal stakeholders, including the holding company, Accounting, Global Trade and Compliance, Sales, Marketing, and other departments, to ensure seamless tax management across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance: Ensure all tax reporting obligations (income tax, VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, etc.) across the cluster are met, with timely preparation and submission of tax returns in compliance with deadlines set by local tax legislation or authorities.
• Tax Audits: Support ongoing tax audits and disputes, as well as manage communication with local tax authorities.
• Transfer Pricing Documentation: Assist in preparing transfer pricing documentation for the African cluster, with support from external tax advisors.
• Tax Planning: Provide advice on direct and indirect tax issues, international tax, transfer pricing, and foreign exchange matters, assessing risks and their impact on the local subsidiary's effective tax rate.
• Legislative Updates: Monitor and analyze changes in country-specific tax legislation, regulations, and court decisions, and advise stakeholders on the implications for the business.
• Tax Expense & U.S. GAAP Income Tax Accounting: Assist in calculating local subsidiaries' tax expenses and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards income tax reporting requirements.
• Additional Responsibilities: Contribute to the budgeting process, manage country-by-country reporting, coordinate with head office on tax matters, provide tax training to internal teams, and address any other tax-related duties as assigned.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Education: A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. An advanced tax degree or professional tax qualification (e.g., honors, Masters, CA, CTA) is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of tax experience, preferably in a public accounting firm or a large multinational corporation.

Skills:

• Full proficiency in English..
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.`
• Familiarity with SAP, BPC, and other productivity tools is an advantage.

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Self-starter with a high degree of initiative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Adaptability and eagerness to continuously learn and stay updated with the latest tax developments.
• Ethical decision-making and a commitment to upholding integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to process improvement.