Finance Business Partner - Functionals Team

•          Location: Frimley, UK

•          Function:  Finance SSC

We welcome all applications but please note there is a preferred internal candidate identified for this role

About the role

As part of the EMEA Shared Service Centre (SSC), you’ll be accountable for providing Finance Business Partnering and influence cost savings for Functional expenses and other P&L lines for several EU countries.  As well as this you will actively support the Associate Manager in both routine tasks and process improvements. This role has high exposure thru interaction with upper level stakeholders such as HR/Sales/Marketing/GMs/ADMIN and Finance in local markets, in the region and HQs.

Responsibilities:

• Business partner with upper level stakeholders such as HR/Sales/Marketing/GMs/ADMIN and Finance in local markets, in the region and HQs.
• Drive & influence cost savings for country group under one’s scope.
• Accountable for functional expenses of the following business areas: Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR and Admin
• Responsible for the Annual Budget, Q1, Re-estimate and S&OP and performing month end activities.
• Financial reporting of functional expenses via providing meaningful variance analysis and addressing Risks & Opportunities

Experience you’ll bring:

• Graduate calibre ideally in business/finance or equivalent and finalist or studying either AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA
• Financial & Business acumen, with strong experience of budget setting and variance analysis
• Proficiency in SAP, BPC and Business Warehouse or similar ERP system, as well as advanced Excel skills.

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage many competing priorities within deadlines
• Able to work independently as well as comfortable working with colleagues of various levels and disciplines within a cross-functional organisation

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay & benefits incl Profit Share and Study Support
• Flexible starting and finishing times + 4.5 day working week
• 33 days annual leave including public holidays due to supporting European countries
• Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance
• Shuttle bus service from local train stations, EV Charging Points and Cycle to Work scheme
• Free onsite Gym

We welcome all applications but please note there is a preferred internal candidate identified for this role

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.

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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.