Jobs at SC Johnson

• As a Junior Analyst, Finance Accounting at SC Johnson, your purpose will be to lead the accounting activities for all countries in the cluster.
• You will ensure adherence to financial policies (internal and external), statutory/tax requirements, lead month-end closing process, and coordinate with the SSC for Treasury, A/P and General Ledger transactions. The Junior Analyst, Finance Accounting will also lead the monthly close process and year-end activities, ensuring accuracy of P&L (below PC) and Balance Sheet. In addition, you will be the key point of contact within the cluster for coordination with the SSC on Treasury, A/P and General Ledger topics.
• We’re looking for a driven and ambitious Finance and Accounting professional with strong proven accounting and financial skills coupled with excellent communication skills and an adaptable approach. You will have previous Accounting experience and some exposure to implementing and enforcing internal controls.
• This is a great opportunity for you if you’re looking for the opportunity to take the next step in your career in an organization where you will truly be able to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of statutory requirement and/or key point of contact with outsourced statutory agency in the cluster members
• Coordination internal and external audits as well as SOAR testing
• Implementing/executing global insurance and tax strategies
• Providing finance support for administrative functions in the cluster including functionals, payments processing (working with SSC, payroll, treasury, etc.), non-inventory purchase orders
• Vendor Master Data and credit application administration

Required Skills / Competencies / Experience

• BCom Accounting + Hons
• Strong internal controls capabilities
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Team building skills, especially across countries
• Analytical skills
• Strong Computer skills (MS Office)

Preferred Skills / Competencies / Experience

• Accounting experience in a multinational FMCG environment
• SAP experience would be an advantage

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The primary responsibility of the Portfolio Manager, RD&E and Supply Chain is to manage the total ACT portfolio of product related changes and lead a team of RDE technical professionals to achieve ACT regional goals of Net Sales, Share, Cost Savings, Delivered Profit Margin and Case Fill Rate through the flawless execution of IGP projects. This position is the interface between regional and global teams, strong business partner to the regional commercial and supply chain, and leads technical resources to address supply continuity situations in region of responsibility to maintain customer service as well as driving resourcing and prioritization against business levers for regional leadership team. This leader is expected to build a highly capable and engaged team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Growth is a Team Sport
• Collaborate with regional business partners to execute the 3-5-year growth initiative plans. Build and develop partnerships with key category and regional leaders across TS, Commercial, Finance, GSC.
• Functional Expertise
• Drive team to execute against category priorities including product changes, cost savings, supplier qualification/validation, special packs, mold management, supply continuity, etc.
• Function as a category leader for E2E Delivery
• Performance management of staff including the development of employees
• Support to team to establish links to platforms and other technical expertise as needed
• Function as the regional RDE business representative for the ACT region (Home Cleaning, Air Care, Pest Control, Shoe Care, or Home Storage, etc).
• work with global category counterparts to influence portfolio decisions, as well as timing and execution of regional projects and global roll outs.
• Single Point of Contact for RDE business within the Region to identify interdependencies within category portfolio & escalate any conflicts or opportunities for streamlining initiatives utilizing SCJ established processes (E2E process, regional OTV, Stage Gate, Tech Reviews, etc.)
• Operational Efficiency and Effectiveness
• Support right capability building and resources (people, tools, equipment and budget) to drive business results.
• Accountable for technical capabilities, coaching, and support of their team members
• Execution of the strategy for continual evolution of regional RDE organization in concert with other regions and aligned with global strategies. Develop required organization to support cluster focus across the region.
• Maintain clear understanding of resourcing, driving flexibility and creativity by finding options around key struggles in the region

Leadership

• Demonstrate behaviors that reflect SCJ Success Drivers and establish a “Mindset to Win” Culture across regional team.
• Build an engaged team with the required functional skill sets that understands their roles and responsibilities in delivering SCJ business objectives. Attract, retain and develop talent while fostering a performance-driven culture
• Demonstrate strong cross-functional functional skills, including effective communication, financial acumen, integrated risk management, project management, quality & robustness, regulation & safety, scientific rigor and technical curiosity

Required Skills / Competencies / Experience

• Degree in Science, Engineering or Supply Chain preferred, or proven record
• 10+ years of experience, ideally in FMCG or related industries (e.g. Supply Chain)
• Experienced people manager; team management experience ideally, or strong project management background
• Technical understanding of RD&E in consumer goods
• Strong business acumen; cost savings, top and bottom line, etc.
• Fluent English