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Position Summary
The Finance Director will serve as the lead strategic finance partner to the BU General Manager, delivering dedicated financial guidance and actionable insights to drive business performance. In close collaboration with the North America finance team, this role will support the interpretation of financial results and development of robust plans and forecasts. Leveraging comprehensive analysis, the Finance Director will empower BU leaders to make data-driven decisions that: a) optimize revenue and margin, b) expand market share and customer penetration, c) improve efficiency of commercial spend, and d) maximize overall profitability. This is a critical leadership role in ensuring financial rigor and forward-looking stewardship within a fast-paced consumer products environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to lead financial conversations around performance drivers, deliver sharp business insights, and shape the organization's strategic and operational agenda. This role demands strong financial and operational acumen, the ability to influence senior stakeholders, and a passion for driving change. The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, capable of toggling between detailed analysis and executive-level perspective-while also leading and developing a high-performing finance team.
Accountabilities:
Core Financial Leadership
Own full BU P&L accountability from Gross Sales to Operating Profit, including oversight of key balance sheet items that influence financial outcomes.
Lead core financial planning cycles for the BU, including the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic plans in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
Deliver actionable financial insights and reporting to support NA strategic initiatives, track performance, and identify opportunities for margin, revenue, and profit optimization.
Commercial Business Support
Serve as the primary finance partner to the commercial team, providing forecasting, analytical support, and decision-making guidance.
Evaluate business cases for new product launches, pricing strategies, and sales initiatives in partnership with Sales and Marketing.
Develop and refine commercial KPIs that align financial goals with business objectives.
Provide strategic financial insights and decision support to the BU
Investment & ROI Oversight
Oversee the financial viability of all commercial investments and establish tools to monitor and optimize ROI.
Support trade spend analysis in partnership with RGM to assess effectiveness and ensure ROI aligns with financial objectives.
Provide marketing spend analytics to optimize resource allocation.
Performance Management & Process Excellence
Drive the EBP process across the BU, embed new WOW and financial reconciliation processes
Conduct monthly P&L reviews, sales performance analyses, and margin walk reconciliations to explain variances and drive accountability.
Optimize working capital and identify margin improvement opportunities across the P&L.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain, to align financial plans with commercial strategies and ensure seamless execution across the business.
Partner with regional (NA) and global finance teams to align on strategic priorities, consolidate financial submissions, and ensure consistency in planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
Leadership & Team Development
Provide financial leadership to the BU leadership team and GM.
Drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives across the BU.
Lead and develop a high-performing team of Senior Finance Managers and Analysts with a strong focus on purpose-driven leadership.
Required Education, Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., MBA, CPA) preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in financial management, with direct ownership of P&L and working capital performance.
Demonstrated success in finance leadership roles, including building, mentoring, and leading high-performing finance teams.
Proven ability to influence at senior levels and navigate complex, matrixed organizational structures.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies.
Strong continuous improvement mindset, with a track record of streamlining processes and eliminating non-value-added activities.
Skilled in market interpretation, with the ability to analyze competitive trends, market share shifts, and develop financially sound strategies to strengthen brand position.
Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, maintaining composure and effectiveness under pressure.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively based on shifting business needs.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience in the CPG industry
Advanced degree, MBA preferred
Systems skills with a focus on commercial applications
The salary range for this position is $168,000 - 252,000. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance.
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Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that's open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.
