Overview of the role
You will be accountable for management reporting and commercial & product supply financial analysis for a regional portfolio focused on North East Asia (Japan/South Korea) in Oral Care business where Power Oral Care form dominates. You will provide explanation of variances and key performance drivers, coordinate the consolidation of results across our region for reporting purposes and monthly and quarterly business review presentations. You will participate in forecasting processes, and support in planning and implementing new business initiatives and delivering product supply cost savings. You will craft and provide insightful analysis to support business unit leaders in identifying commercial, product supply and financial improvement opportunities.
Your team
This role reports to the Finance Senior Director and works closely with the Sales/ Marketing/ Supply Chain leader on budgeting, financial planning and analysis.
How success looks like
- Seen as the trusted advisor to evaluate business issues, anticipant questions and demonstrate excellent analytical skills to optimize investment or handle risk.
- Ability to integrate the brand strategy, pricing, consumer positioning and profitability to recommend solutions to identify and deliver business growth opportunities.
- Ability to closely work with big product supply organization to deliver target cost savings.
Responsibilities of the role
- Provide financial leadership to key business partners in Regional Business Unit and Market Operations, across multi-functional teams.
- Lead in cross country-category loss analysis to deliver net savings and drive competitive cost structure to fuel profitable growth for the business.
- Lead financial analysis of category plans, giving business recommendations to leaders.
- Lead in delivering high standards of stewardship in organisation and process workflow.
- Lead in monthly regional financial forecast, accruals and support actual proofing.
Qualifications
- 2 years of proven track record in managing high volume P&L budgets across a matrix organization with high level of agility.
- Experience in markets in North Asia region (i.e. Japan and South Korea).
- Japanese or Korean language fluency preferred.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance - CPA/MBA preferred.
- Detailed understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.
- Ability to multi-task and work in an exciting fast paced environment.
- Maturity, integrity, and high level of discretion are required.
- Independent worker and analytical problem solver with an ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve sophisticated problems.
- Strong presence with the ability to interact with Senior Leadership.
- Financial modelling expertise a plus.
- Experience in consumer goods industry and/or eCommerce/digital would be beneficial.
