Senior Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

• Senior Analyst – FP&A
• South Africa

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced FP&A Senior Analyst to join our team and play a key role in supporting our growing business.

This role combines cluster level financial reporting and consolidation with deep category performance analysis and business partnering.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate reporting while providing actionable insights to drive growth and profitability across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Consolidation

• Own and deliver monthly cluster level financial reporting and consolidations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Provide insights on key metrics including Net Sales, GTN%, Equity, and profitability
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of reporting processes to reduce manual effort
• Support forecasting and planning cycles, including active participation in the S&OP process

Category Performance & Business Partnering

• Lead category performance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities to drive Net Sales and margin improvement
• Partner with commercial and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, recommendations, and decision support
• Evaluate trade spend effectiveness and provide optimization recommendations
• Support new product launches, Next Frontier initiatives, and innovation projects through financial analysis
• Provide P&L insights at category/channel level, supporting strategic decisions

Ad Hoc & Strategic Support

• Deliver value-added analytics,
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial reporting as required

Experience you will bring:

• Qualified: CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent.
• Industry: FMCG or Retail experience preferred.

Skills & Behaviours you’ll need:

• Advanced Excel
• SAP (essential)
• BPC (desirable)
• Strong stakeholder management and analytical skills
• Problem-solving and handling difficult situations.
• High attention to detail and urgency.
• Deadline-driven and self-motivated.

About us:

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

This position is not available for relocation assistance and candidate must be eligible to work in the country of application

Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.  

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.