Associate Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

SC Johnson•Brantford, ON

8d•CA$90,000 - CA$118,125•Hybrid

About The Position

This role combines commercial FP&A business partnering with Canadian tax accounting and compliance responsibilities. The incumbent supports assigned Business and/or Customer portfolios through P&L management, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis to help drive profitable growth and informed decision-making. The role also leads key local tax activities for assigned legal entities, helping ensure strong financial stewardship and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
CPA designation completed
3 to 5 years of progressive experience in finance and/or accounting, preferably within a consumer packaged goods or similarly fast-paced business environment
Experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and month-end close activities
Working knowledge of Canadian corporate tax, tax accounting, and compliance requirements
Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability, and fact-based problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality results in a deadline-driven environment
Strong interpersonal, business partnering, and facilitation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information into clear business insights
Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills, with the ability to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations
Experience with SAP, BPC, TPM, or related financial systems is an asset

Responsibilities

Partner with assigned customer and business teams to drive profitable growth, improve financial performance, and support fact-based decision-making across revenue, volume, trade investment, and P&L delivery.
Own forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis for assigned areas of responsibility, including monthly outlooks, variance analysis, and insights to help deliver business and customer objectives.
Complete month-end activities for applicable P&L line items, including journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, and related reporting, while maintaining strong financial controls and accuracy.
Support the annual planning and budgeting process, ensuring assumptions, risks, and opportunities are reflected appropriately and aligned with business objectives.
Lead and coordinate key Canadian tax accounting and compliance activities for assigned legal entities, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented execution.
Partner with Corporate Tax and other stakeholders to support transfer pricing requirements, including development of quarterly segment financials and related analysis for the annual transfer pricing study.
Lead preparation of the tax provision model and supporting documentation, and maintain accurate records of provisions, installments, assessments, and other tax-related balances.
Coordinate tax audits and annual return support by preparing required documentation, reviewing filings, and ensuring timely approvals and payment processing.
Provide support for indirect tax and withholding tax activities, including review of calculations, required documentation, and payment approvals.
Lead or contribute to special projects, cross-functional initiatives, and ad hoc analysis as required.