Financial Analyst, FP&A Logistics

Job title: Financial Analyst, FP&A Logistics

Company: Clorox

Job description: Make your mark

At Clorox, we build big brands that make everyday life better, every day. We value our differences, and challenge each other to think and act boldly. We try new things, succeed, fail and keep learning. We work hard, and have busy personal lives. And we’re all able to make a positive impact – at Clorox, in our communities, and in the lives of millions of people who invite us into their homes. Make your mark and help us drive Good Growth – growth that is profitable, sustainable and responsible.

Job Overview/Summary

As a member of the Product Supply Finance Team, this Financial Analyst is responsible for logistics forecasting and analysis for Canada including setting annual and ongoing freight and storage standard costs, monthly & quarterly accruals and variance analysis, TDC reporting and cost savings.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support preparation of annual and quarterly logistics forecasts including variance analysis and management reports ensuring required inputs are accurately embedded in the financial forecasts within established timetables. Provide forecast and quarter end financial data to Corporate Financial Analyst to aid in completion of consolidated reporting to Clorox Corporate.

2. Prepare monthly logistics accruals and variance analysis working with 3rd party supplier, Logistics group and IT to ensure month-end deliverables met and data complete. Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly Total Delivered Cost reporting. Help cost owners identify risks and opportunities in their spending areas (inbound and outbound freight, duty, non-compliance fees, pallet costs, redistribution allowance, CPU and storage).

3. Prepare annual and ongoing standard costs for freight and storage working closely with the Logistics group and business teams to ensure reasonability in costing inputs.

4. Responsible for Cost savings, Super User in PPM forecast and actuals process, participating in PS savings ideation sessions.

5. Support “learning culture” by contributing to continuous improvement in all major processes.

Key Skills, Abilities and Experience Required

min 2 years experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, logistics analyst role

Advanced Excel, Pivots and Vlookups, and strong financial modeling skills

Strong financial analytical capabilities and forecast experience

General accounting theory and financial statement preparation

Ability to disseminate relevant data and challenge assumptions made by personnel

Working knowledge of BPCS, Cognos & Essbase an asset

Solid understanding of other functional areas (mainly Supply Chain)

Highly motivated, energetic and team-oriented

Organized, able to manage time/ multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Ability to think strategically and communicate on a cross-functional basis

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree, College Diploma, or Equivalent (Required)

More about Finance

Ready to keep learning? Whether your focus is on supply chain cost management, financial forecasting, long-range planning and analysis, or financial reporting, you’ll work on assignments across the organization that will build your business knowledge, technical skills and leadership experience.

More About Clorox

The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with approximately 8,800 employees worldwide and fiscal year 2020 sales of $6.7 billion. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products;

• Pine-Sol® cleaners
• Liquid-Plumr® clog removers
• Poett® home care products
• Fresh Step® cat litter
• Glad® bags, wraps and containers
• Kingsford® charcoal
• Hidden Valley® dressings and sauces
• Brita® water-filtration products; Burt’s Bees® natural personal care products
• RenewLife® digestive health products
• Rainbow Light®, Natural Vitality™ and NeoCell® dietary supplements.

The company also markets industry-leading products and technologies for professional customers, including those sold under the CloroxPro™ and Clorox Healthcare® brand names. Nearly 80% of the company’s sales are generated from brands that hold the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their categories

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 recruiters via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times. Clorox Canada was founded in 1972. It is a team of 400 employees with the head office located in Brampton and two additional manufacturing facilities. Our iconic brands are: Clorox, Green Works, PineSol, Kingsford, Hidden Valley, K C Masterpiece, Brita, Glad, Burt’s Bees and Renew Life. You can visit our website at: https://cloroxofcanada.ca/

Expected salary:

Location: Brampton, ON

Job date: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:14:48 GMT