Associate Finance Manager, Manufacturing
City: Wilson
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
We're looking for a dynamic finance professional to join our team-someone who thrives on driving efficiency, precision, and impact. In this role, you'll be a key financial partner in our operations, leading cost control initiatives, supporting monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, and influencing strategic decisions through insightful analysis.
A cornerstone of this role is deep SAP knowledge where you will be instrumental in the deployment and optimization of SAP systems across supply and finance functions. You'll collaborate with project consultants and cross-functional teams to shape how we manage and report our financial data.
Beyond SAP, you'll steer internal controls, oversee inventory management, analyze variances, support forecasting, and guide Capex execution-all while championing continuous improvement and cost savings.
Your responsibilities
Drive cost controls and variance analysis (materials/conversion).
Lead monthly close and ensure accurate balances.
Review assets, inventory, accruals, and prepayments.
Maintain asset register and manage write-offs.
Deliver timely reporting (Fusion/HFM, Excel/Hyperion). Analyze variances across P&L, scorecards, wastage, headcount, fixed costs, and transfer pricing.
Compare actual vs. standard (ABC model); explain differences.
Set and distribute standard product costs. Prepare NPD estimates and assumptions.
Align brand variances and track PPV with analysts.
Boost supply efficiency and manage routine finance tasks.
Support SAP rollout with consultants and cross-functional teams.
Track and reconcile X-trim savings vs. costs.
Provide Capex input; monitor approvals with Engineering.
Communicate price changes and commitments.
Oversee raw materials, packaging, WIP, and finished goods.
This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.
The experience we're looking for
BS degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required; MBA a +. CPA preferred
3+ years of finance / accounting experience - factory finance experience preferred.
Strong financial analysis demonstrated in previous positions.
Knowledge of master data (vendor, material, customer)
Understanding of Product Costing structure
Understanding of Profitability Analysis of Products and Customers
Good understanding of P&L Analysis
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Must be self-motivated.
Strong computer skills required; knowledge of JD Edwards ERP System preferred.
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.
Salary Range
USD$87,000.00 - $131,000.00
Hiring Range: 87,000 - 109,000
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 . Reckittis committed to the fullinclusion 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.
Nearest Major Market: Raleigh
Nearest Secondary Market: Rocky Mount
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