Head of FP&A
About The Position
The Head of FP&A will join Reckitt’s Nutrition GBU and Global Supply Finance team, focusing on an effective operating model and supporting country growth initiatives. The role supports the Global Supply Finance Director and SVP of Supply Chain by providing high-quality financial and non-financial support for timely strategic decisions in both the short and long term. It is a highly visible position supporting the organization’s success, particularly as international markets operate with lean, focused structures. The role partners with operations to oversee Nutrition end-to-end, leads planning and quarterly forecasting, analyzes cost drivers and manufacturing performance, and supports business needs across countries and clusters. The position also serves as deputy for the Global Supply Finance Director and leads a small team of finance analysts.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Finance or Accounting.
- At least 10 years of financial experience in commercial Finance or Financial Planning and Analysis.
- Strong systems capability and experience interacting with SAP, Fusion, and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to understand and analyze data logically.
- Ability to work in a highly focused, entrepreneurial environment and challenge and influence business decisions using fact-based information and meaningful analytics.
- Interpersonal and entrepreneurial skills to understand problems and develop cooperative solutions.
- Confidence and credibility in face-to-face interactions to achieve financial commitments.
- Ability to provide financial support and manage multiple tasks in an open, interactive environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Self-starter and team player.
- Skills in business acumen, investment analysis, budgeting and forecasting, project management, business process improvement, accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls, financial analysis and reporting, stakeholder engagement and influence, strategic thinking, risk management, and relationship management.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or CPA.
Responsibilities
- Partner with operations teams to oversee Nutrition end-to-end.
- Lead overall planning and quarterly forecast cycles, ensuring data quality and delivery within required timelines.
- Understand and influence cost-of-goods-sold drivers in support of GBU objectives; challenge and validate assumptions.
- Investigate off-trend financial results, clarify causes, and work with the team to course-correct.
- Support attainment of financial and stretch objectives; monitor manufacturing performance indicators and analyze trends and fluctuations against plan and prior year.
- Develop strategies to optimize net working capital across clusters and markets.
- Conduct ad hoc analysis and process improvements to accommodate business needs.
- Lead special projects and analyses as required.
- Act as deputy for the Global Supply Finance Director and provide business support to countries and clusters across the GBU.
- Recruit, lead, and manage a small team of finance analysts.
Benefits
- Parental benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health.
- Life insurance for all employees globally.
- Global share plans.
- Short-term incentives for eligible roles.
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- Medical insurance.
- Prescription coverage.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and company-recognized holidays.
- 401(k) plan.
- 16-week paid parental leave, or 26 weeks for the birthing parent.
- Adoption and fertility support.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
