Sales Finance Controller - Canada & Grocery/Drug

Reckitt • Mississauga, ON

4d • CA$150,000 - CA$187,000

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 energized 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. We are seeking a Sales Finance Controller to partner closely with our Grocery & Drug Channel Sales teams, driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making. This role is critical in ensuring alignment between financial targets and commercial execution, while optimizing trade investments and enhancing overall profitability.

Requirements

• 6–10 years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Sales Finance, ideally within CPG.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field; MBA or certifications (CPA, CMA) are a plus.
• Strong technical skills in Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into business actions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing trade spend structures and mentoring junior team members is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance partner to Sales Directors and account teams, aligning on commercial plans, Annual Operating Plans (AOP), and forecasts.
• Manage and optimize trade spend, ensuring adherence to funding principles and maximizing ROI on promotions.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance, identifying key drivers (volume, mix, pricing, trade rates) and recommending corrective actions.
• Deliver insights on customer and product profitability, including analysis of deductions, cost-to-serve, and post-audits.
• Develop financial models to support pricing strategies, promotional effectiveness, and new business opportunities.

Benefits

• parental benefits
• Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
• life insurance for all employees globally
• a range of other benefits in line with the local market
• global share plans
• short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior