Assistant Finance Plant Controller

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Finance​

Our Finance team is not just another department; we're strategic partners and catalysts for change, who use our expertise to drive sustainable growth and create and protect value for Reckitt.

With a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and partnership, our inclusive, diverse and energised team breaks down traditional barriers, enabling you to thrive in a dynamic environment where you and your ideas matter.

From leveraging insights and analysis to make data-driven decisions - to spearheading sustainable business practices that contribute to consistent and reliable business growth - we are unwaveringly passionate about making a meaningful impact, and always doing the right thing.

About the role

Here's your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of a global leader. As the Assistant Finance Plant Controller for Reckitt, you're not just crunching numbers; you're fueling decisions that enhance our operational excellence and profitability. You'll work closely with the heart of our supply chain, providing insights that drive strategic actions and improve our gross margin. With your expertise, we can streamline our supply and procurement process, yielding high-impact results that resonate across our global market. If impacting the financial direction of an innovative company excites you, we want you on board.

Your responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close process, ensuring completeness and accuracy of account balances
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly balance sheet flux analysis 
• Timely completion of Supply reporting, including proper analysis of all Supply variances: Industrial P&L, Factory Operating Statement and Supply scorecard
• Fixed cost management; including recommendations of possible opportunities for cost savings
• Work with PPV Controller and Procurement team to understand and adequately communicate drivers for purchase price variances
• Work with factory management team to implement best practices and controls to achieve factory objectives, including challenging when necessary
• Lead annual business planning and quarterly forecast for the plant, providing timely and meaningful standards and analysis regarding status vs. plan and PY
• Fixed Assets: Oversee capex, provide financial input and analysis for Capex requests, follow-up of approval process and ensure disposals are handled properly
• Inventory: Perform analysis to ensure raw materials, packaging, WIP, and Finished Goods are correctly stated
• Ensure site compliance with company policies and procedures

The experience we're looking for

• BS in Accounting or Finance required. MBA/CPA preferred
• 5 years' experience in accounting or finance. Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Knowledge of cost accounting and inventory accounting systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• SAP Software experience helpful
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

The skills for success

Business Acumen, Investment Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting, Project Management, Improve business processes, Accounting principles, Financial Reporting, Internal controls, Financial analysis and reporting, Stakeholder engagement and influence, Strategic thinking, Risk management, Relationship management.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

USD $84,000.00  -  $126,000.00

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.

Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more!

If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.