Category Finance Sr Manager - Germ/Self Care
About The Position
We are Reckitt, home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege. Our Finance team is not just another department; we're strategic partners and catalysts for change, who use our expertise to drive sustainable growth and create and protect value for Reckitt. With a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and partnership, our inclusive, diverse and energised team breaks down traditional barriers, enabling you to thrive in a dynamic environment where you and your ideas matter. From leveraging insights and analysis to make data-driven decisions - to spearheading sustainable business practices that contribute to consistent and reliable business growth - we are unwaveringly passionate about making a meaningful impact, and always doing the right thing. Seize the opportunity to become a Finance or Commercial Controller at Reckitt, where your expertise will be vital in managing the financial complexities of a dynamic international market. In this critical role, you'll navigate the fascinating world of international logistics, ensuring the seamless flow of goods while adeptly controlling costs and collaborating closely with the tax department. Your financial acumen will help steer a path to efficiency and sustained growth for our globally recognised business. Are you ready for the challenge?
Requirements
- 8–14 years in financial planning, commercial finance, or sales finance, with specific CPG experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance required
- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP Analytics).
- Strong communication skills to influence sales partners, analytical mindset, and ability to manage complex trade spend structures.
- Strong ability to analyze data, build financial models, and create reports in tools like Power BI or Tableau.
- Proven experience leading or mentoring junior analysts, and comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.
- Advanced Analytics
- Data Analytics
- Project Management
- Programme Management
- Design Thinking
- Digital Transformation
- Change Management
- Adoption
- Technology Adoption Lifecycle
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Vendor Management
- Outstanding Communication
- stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end profitability of a specific category, including monthly forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Partner with Brand, Marketing, and Sales to evaluate product innovations, renovation activities, and new product proposals.
- Analyze and optimize promotional investments (trade spend) and set pricing strategies to improve margin.
- Monitor cost of sales, manufacturing costs, and cost-to-serve metrics, partnering with Supply Teams in factories and supply services.
- Deliver actionable financial insights and executive-ready presentations on volume, mix, and customer/channel performance.
- Leads the Plan & Forecast process for their category, including presenting all Category Plans to leadership in liaison with Category team.
Benefits
- parental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
- life insurance for all employees globally
- global share plans
- short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
