Financial Analyst, Ops Finance (Personal Care)

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. • Ewing, NJ • 2h ago

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Job Summary

Church & Dwight is seeking a Financial Analyst, Ops Finance, to join our team. Reporting to the Operations Controller - Personal Care, this role is a key contributor to the Operations Finance team supporting the Personal Care business unit. The Financial Analyst will provide analysis, cost support, and decision-making insights across New Product Development (NPD), Global Manufacturing Services (GMS), and ongoing Personal Care operations.

About the Role

This role requires a highly analytical individual capable of partnering cross-functionally with Supply Chain, R&D, Procurement, GMS and Brand Finance teams to ensure accurate cost development, strong financial visibility, and informed decision-making impacting gross margin and operational performance.

Work Environment

Hybrid : This is a hybrid role based in Ewing, NJ and requires in - person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

NPD Costing & Decision Support

Support end-to-end costing for New Product Development initiatives, including standard cost builds, assumptions validation, and profitability analysis.

Partner with R&D, Procurement, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment on inputs (BOMs, routings, sourcing strategy, and overhead assumptions).

Provide financial insights and scenario analysis to support product launch decisions, trade-offs, and margin optimization.

GMS & Supply Chain Support

Support Global Manufacturing Services (GMS) activities, including cost tracking, variance analysis, and reporting.

Analyze and monitor manufacturing performance, including price, usage, labor, and overhead variances, providing actionable insights to operations teams.

Assist in evaluating sourcing strategies, contract manufacturing performance, and cost improvement opportunities.

Inventory reconciliation processes (B2B, GR/IR, physical counts)

Investigation of consumption/receiving discrepancies

Collaboration with plants/CMs to resolve inventory issues

Business Unit Financial Support (Personal Care)

Partner cross-functionally with Brand Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to support Plan, Forecast, and PPR processes for Personal Care.

Provide financial analysis and commentary on key drivers of COGS performance, including mix, volume, and cost variances.

Support ongoing cost visibility and margin improvement initiatives across the Personal Care portfolio.

Cost Accounting & Reporting

Assist in standard cost development, maintenance, and validation within SAP (S/4HANA environment).

Support month-end close activities, including COGS analysis, account reconciliation, and variance explanation.

Ensure adherence to corporate cost accounting policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Analytics

Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve financial processes, tools, and reporting.

Develop and maintain reporting and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to enhance transparency and decision support.

Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support key business initiatives and leadership requests.

Position will be a hybrid of onsite and remote

Skills and Competencies

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

Ability to interpret and analyze cost drivers and financial performance

Proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar tools preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to partner cross-functionally

High attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights

Education and Experience

BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

2-4 years of experience in Finance/Accounting or Cost Accounting

Prior experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or CPG operations preferred

Exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Compensation and Benefits

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $ 59,400-$84,500 . This position is also eligible for a bonus.

As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.??

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity.? Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/

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