Clorox is the place that's committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. CloroxIsThePlace (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywordscloroxistheplace&highlightedUpdateUrnsurn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7079847624048001024) Your role at Clorox: Finance Mission: Drive shareholder value through our active participation in the decision-making process and in projects that generates a competitive advantage, providing timely and accurate information and ensuring full compliance with Internal Controls policies. Finance Vision: We are recognized as the best team in the company because we are formed by successful people with a deep understanding of the business and with advanced business skills capable of changing history and willing to accept any challenge. As Forecast and Planning Analyst for the Europe business unit, you will manage the creation, reporting and reconciliation of the annual financial forecasting process. Working closely with business team members in sales, marketing and supply chain functions, you will coordinate the development of robust, insightful brand and customer plans focused on key metrics of sales growth, gross margin expansion and maximizing operating profit. This role will work collaboratively with the commercial teams on a variety of financial analytical initiatives including customer and product profitability, inventory portfolio analysis, pricing, innovation and seasonal marketing programs. This position reports to Senior FP&A Manager, Europe and has no direct reports. In this role, you will: Key Responsibilities Plan, create and present the financial forecast for the Europe Business - Work with demand planning team to build monthly volume forecasts with granularity at a brand, sku product, channel and customer level - Convert volume in a sales forecast incorporating details on FX, pricing, channel mix and new product launches. - Work on tracking the targets by brand, channel. - Gather insights from budget owners on all cost drivers including supply chain, logistics and administrative plans by functional cost centre. - Work together with the planning team to build all investment budgets (Trade spending, Advertising and Market Research) into the forecast. - Manage and load all forecasting systems including updating new product, customer, and accounting hierarchies. - Creating Tax P&L and transfer pricing Contribute to publish monthly/quarterly reporting pack to provide insights on financial performance. - Work with Accounting & Controls team to execute and sign-off of the monthly and quarterly close activities. - Publish a monthly financial pack focused on KPI metrics (with month, QTD and YTD analysis) - Collaborate with financial colleagues and budget owners to provide insights and explanations on the key drivers of variance and the implications for the full year performance. - Closely interact with AMEA Finance team on AMEA financial roll-up and follow up promptly on ad hoc queries. Financial Analysis: Product and Customer PP&Ls, innovation, channel analysis, supply chain and pricing initiatives - Create a brand, product and customer profitability P&L ensuring accurate inputs from cross functional teams. - Present insights and opportunities to drive data driven decision making. - Work with cross functional teams to create P&L's based on business cases and scenario planning to assess new opportunities (i.e. New Distribution, innovation, pricing) Finance system transformation. - Support transition to new consolidation and reporting systems. - Ability to learn new financial systems and support change management. - Strong knowledge in financial and reporting systems lead such NetSuite, Concur, Anaplan, SAP What we look for: Years and Type of Experience: - Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance and/or accounting - Strong understanding of internal controls - Global multinational FMCG/eCommerce experience is preferred. Skills and Abilities - Skills required include advanced excel and financial modelling, team building, influencing and project management, curiosity, and the ability to work independently. Education Level/Degree: - Primary University Degree (preferably in Business, Finance, Economics) - Professional Finance Certification (Accounting, Finance, Business Planning) Other requirements: - Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to independently prioritize, promote a team environment, work in a cross functional environment with the ability to influence other functional areas and form solid relationships with other teams and work groups. - Superior communication skills with the ability to present financial concepts and results to senior management and non-finance audiences. - Flexibility to respond quickly and professionally to multiple requests while adhering to strict reporting deadlines. Workplace type: Hybrid: 3 days in office/ 2 days wfh We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We're looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning. At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/). Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive: - Competitive compensation - Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international - Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being - Flexible work environment, depending on your role - Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing - Half-day Fridays, depending on your location Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times. To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Who we are. We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We're proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices-making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you'll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what's possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world. This is the place where doing the right thing matters. Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make-and we're proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. 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