Company Overview

The client produces globally recognized brands and develops industry-leading business leaders. Serving consumers in about 70 countries, they offer trusted products like Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, and Pampers®, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture focused on innovation and consumer impact.

Job Summary

You will lead business planning and commercial finance for the Japan region within the Fabric & Home Care unit. Collaborate cross-functionally to design mid- to long-term strategies, manage financial results, and provide insightful analysis to drive business growth.

Role Responsibilities

Lead financial planning and commercial design for the Japan Fabric & Home Care business to support strategic growth
Collaborate with multi-functional teams to develop mid- and long-term business strategies and financial glidepaths
Manage monthly regional financial forecasts and validate actual financial results for accuracy
Analyze financial impacts of initiatives, category plans, pricing, and promotions to provide actionable recommendations to business leaders
Deliver high standards of financial stewardship by ensuring robust organizational processes and workflow controls
Consolidate and report business results to senior management, explaining variances and key performance drivers
Identify financial improvement opportunities through detailed analysis to support business unit leaders

Role Requirements

Minimum 4 years managing financial forecasts and budgets within a matrix organization requiring agility
Detailed understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated maturity, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive information
Proven analytical problem-solving skills including research and data analysis to resolve financial issues

Business proficient in Japanese and knowledge of the Japan market to facilitate collaboration and communication within the Japan market
Expertise in financial modeling

About us

We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Neurobion, Sangobion, Vicks, Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Tampax® and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

Visit http://www.pg.com to know more.

Our consumers are diverse and our talents - internally - mirror this diversity to best serve it. That is why we're committed to building a winning culture based on Inclusion and our ideal candidate is passionate about the same principle: you will join our daily effort of being in touch so we craft brands and products to improve the lives of the world's consumers now and in the future. We want you to inspire us with your unrivaled ideas.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

Senior Finance Manager