Category Controller

Essity•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Essity is looking for an experienced Category Controller to ensure the Professional Hygiene Business Unit operates with strong financial discipline, optimized performance, and full alignment with strategic priorities. This role acts as a business partner to Category, Sales, and Marketing leaders, combining financial analysis with operational insight to drive value creation and resource prioritization across the BU. The ideal candidate should/could live in Philadelphia, PA. Essity is looking for people who embody their values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace, and are always looking for ways to improve products and themselves.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
3+ years in sales & marketing controlling (B2B experience is a plus).
Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and Power BI.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proven ability to partner with commercial teams to identify and drive value creation.
Fluent English.

Responsibilities

Analyze product, regional, and channel performance to generate actionable insights.
Evaluate innovation projects and other value‑creation initiatives.
Support strategy development and resource prioritization (people, capex, opex, A&P).
Lead forecasting, reporting, and project follow‑up activities.
Work closely with Category and Commercial Development management to support decision‑making and reinforce financial discipline.
Summarize complex financial insights into clear, concise presentations for senior leadership.
Contribute to the annual budget cycle and provide ongoing controlling support.
Deliver targeted financial analyses and business partnering as needed.