Associate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

This position will act as the Shared Service Center (SSC) controller and will support the Finance Manager in managing the Local Accounting Analysts. This role will be primarily responsible for the following:
Manages budget forecasting and monitoring for the entire SSC, including Regional and Global BPT teams; HR, GSC etc.
Managing and driving analysis and improvements in the SSC charge-out allocation process
Ensuring full compliance with all internal controls and regulatory requirements, including GIA, statutory, pension and tax audits.
Review processes to identify opportunities to mitigate risks on Tax exposure and recommend changes as applicable.
Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process

This position will act as the Shared Service Center (SSC) controller and will support the Finance Manager in managing the Local Accounting Analysts. This role will be primarily responsible for the following:

• Manages budget forecasting and monitoring for the entire SSC, including Regional and Global BPT teams; HR, GSC etc.

• Managing and driving analysis and improvements in the SSC charge-out allocation process

• Ensuring full compliance with all internal controls and regulatory requirements, including GIA, statutory, pension and tax audits.

• Review processes to identify opportunities to mitigate risks on Tax exposure and recommend changes as applicable.

• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads budget forecasting and monthly monitoring and reporting of SSC functional expenses, collaborating closely with functional Directors, BPT Managers, and Global GBS Controller to proactively identify opportunities and risks to ensure spending is within or lower than budget.

• Oversees the ROHQ Analyst and ensures all internal controls are effectively implemented especially as it relates to T&E and payment requests; all statutory and tax filings are accurately and timely completed with all supporting documents properly filed and all statutory and tax audits appropriately managed. Likewise, establishes a process to address opportunities to reduce tax exposures as result of the prior years’ audit.

• Ensures appropriate application of GBS Allocation principles to on-going SSC charge-outs; provides relevant analyses to identify levers of charge-out changes and real opportunities to drive real efficiencies and charge-out reductions; analyzes metrics to identify opportunities to enhance current methodology; coordinates annual transfer pricing audit and work closely with GBS Controller and Global tax on any methodology change and/or exceptions related to acquisitions.

• Manages the Pension Plan, coordinating quarterly reviews with Fund Managers and internal board members; identifying opportunities to improve investment returns and proactively coordinating with HR and actuary on valuations to ensure appropriate provisions are made, if needed

• Leads and guides the team in the identification and implementation of continuous improvements on the local processes as well as all related processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

• Manages the performance and development of direct reports.

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Certified Public Accountant is required

• 3 + years of management experience within Finance, with direct experience in Budgets and Controllership preferably in an FMCG company

• At least 1 year of people management experience handling 2-3 direct reports

• Can manage highly sensitive data/situations

• Well-versed in the Philippine Taxation

• With Audit experience

• Experienced in ERP, particularly SAP

Job Requirements:

• Permanent - full-time job

• Onsite work; remote work once a week is available upon regularization (4x onsite and 1x WFH per week)

• Mondays - Fridays, Regular PH hours (Dayshift)

• Heavy overtime during corplan/budget season

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, develop your skills, and work in an inclusive, family-like environment. At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive, and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

You can also enjoy various benefits that include:

• Competitive pay (up to 14th-month pay, profit sharing, retirement, etc.)
• Health care benefits, such as paid sabbaticals, a fitness center, upon hire HMO
• A family-oriented program
• Personalized career development plan.
• Independence and Autonomy

About SC Johnson

With operations in more than 70 countries and 13,000 employees, SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company that makes household cleaning and professional products, and products for home. Our supportive and inclusive company culture encourages personal and professional growth. And makes you feel valued from day one.

Apply now to join us and go further with our family.

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.

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