Senior Financial Analyst

Company: The Clorox Company
Location: Oakland
Posted on: June 6, 2021

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 fulfilling 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

In this role, you will lead Close and Forecast processes for our Product Supply Organization supporting multiple businesses (Litter, Food, Kingsford, Glad, Brita and Cleaning)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage close and forecast activities for TDC (Total Deliverable Cost) Rate Finance for certain Clorox businesses.
• Provide management with clear and accurate reporting of business performance, risks and opportunities by effectively communicating sometimes complex business results.
• Perform variance analysis to drive insights to action.
• Ensure accounting performed is in accordance with corporate guidelines, GAAP and meet all internal controls.
• Act as Business Unit Integrator and work cross-functionally with product supply organization and the business unit.
• Consistently demonstrate active financial leadership and influence to drive superior business results through cost management.
• Actively lead, participate, and bring closure to continuous improvement projects (ad hoc work, projects, gap closing, etc.)
• Support Finance data automation projects

Key Skills, Abilities and Experience Required

• Strong analytical skills with 3+ years of relevant experience in finance and/or accounting
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills. Self-starter who takes ownership of projects and tasks and ensures timely resolution.
• Ability to identify and implement ways to streamline and improve effectiveness and efficiency of close and forecast processes.
• Ability to work effectively in teams (both within Finance and cross-functionally).
• Strong planning & organizing skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and self-manage workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently on project analyses
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; Data Visualization, Power BI and SQL skills a plus

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.

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