EMEA Shared Service Centre Finance Manager

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.

EMEA Shared Service Centre Finance Manager

•              Location: Frimley, Surrey

•              Function: Shared service centre (SSC) - Finance

About the role

In this role you'll lead the SSC Finance, Record to Report, and Functional teams, driving the SSC Strategy 2030 objectives. You'll focus on building a high-performing team, strengthening partnerships with SCJ subsidiaries, and continuously improving efficiency and effectiveness.

You'll be passionate about developing talent, creating a strong leadership pipeline, and fostering a culture that makes SC Johnson a “Great Place to Work.” Through insightful analysis, you'll build strong business relationships and align on actions to enhance results.

As well as this you'll champion continuous improvement across the EMEA region, elevate R2R and Functional metrics, and serve as a role model for internal controls, ensuring compliance and setting the right tone at the top.

Responsibilities:

People Leadership

• Provide active leadership in selection, development and performance management for 7 direct reports. 4 of the direct reports will be leading teams.
• Drive to constantly build capability within the team. Ensure there is real time career and succession planning.
• Provide direction & priorities to the team. Supervise the quality of work delivered. Continuously raise performance standards.

Business Leadership

• Deliver financial metrics/targets.
• Monitor all applicable KPI. Define & implement course correction action plans if results fall short of expectations.
• Develop strong business partnerships across the various entities of the EMEA region and the SSC.
• Responsible for the direct contact with local Business Partners to understand and meet their evolving needs.

Process & Controls Leadership

• Accountable for the adherence to and continuous improvement of Internal Controls within the team, with particular focus on compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. Set the right tone at the top – be a champion for Internal Controls.
• Drive the team to continuously improve the scope and quality of documentation retained. Initiate reviews of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on a regular basis, and adapt SOPs as needed to reflect changes in the business and / or operating environment. Drive the Operational Excellence mindset within the team.
• Lead the drive for further process standardisation and centralisation, with a particular focus on changes which will result in increased process effectiveness or efficiency.
• Provide leadership across the SSC Team during a number of ad-hoc projects

Experience you’ll bring:

• Master’s degree in Finance or equivalent (Professional Qualification), with 5+ years of post-qualification experience
• Previous experience in managing a Finance team in a multi-country environment desired.
• Strong leadership, people management skills and communication abilities essential, ideally obtained in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proven track record of successful business partnering
• Experience in successfully delivering process improvement projects which have resulted in step-changed effectiveness / efficiency of activities.
• Knowledge of Lean process improvement tools & methodology is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical skills.

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Passion for driving change and delivering results.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed or cross-functional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and operate efficiently under continuous change.
• Ability to make things happen with strong sense of ownership.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay, car allowance & manager bonus
• Flexible starting and finishing times + 4.5 day working week
• Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance
• Shuttle bus service from local train stations, EV Charging Points + Cycle to work Scheme
• Newly refurbished Gym, Free Classes and New Spin Studio!

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.