Sales and Marketing Controller Gross Margin Consumer Goods North America - Essity244137

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Sales and Marketing Controller Gross Margin

At Essity: This Is What We Do

About the Role We are looking for a Sales & Marketing Controller with an analytical, collaborative and business-oriented profile. This position is responsible for analyzing and controlling the financial performance to ensure efficient management of the business's gross margin.

The scope of their activity includes analyzing each line of the gross margin components and explaining gaps between forecast and actuals. In this role they will be responsible for the idealization and execution of financial controls, being able to link accounting and business strategies. They must also ensure that financial systems and procedures are following prescribed BU corporate policies and guidelines.

The ideal candidate should live in Philadelphia.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk. 

What You Will Do * Perform financial analysis of the gross margin scope. * Prepare deviation analysis as base for decisions and corrective actions * Review processes related to gross margin lines in order to ensure that financial systems and procedures are following prescribed BU corporate policies and guidelines * Support closing and planning processes identifying origin of deviations, main building blocks and proposals for corrective actions * Contribute to defining reporting guidelines, instructions and content in alignment with Corporate Finance * Participate in Cross Business Unit Controlling network activities * Evaluate initiatives and projects scenarios in order to support decisions by data-driven analysis. * System development and data integrity of financial information and planning systems

Who You Are * Degree in Finance/ Business/ Engineering/ Economy/ Accounting or related degree * More than 5 years Finance/Business, specially FP&A and Cost Controlling * General Financial Knowledge (P&L, Cash Flow, Working Capital) * Experience supporting commercial organizations ideally in FMCG * Solid financial understanding and accounting know how

Compensation and Benefits: Expected Compensation

Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits: * United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance * Wellness program provided through Rally * Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution * Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance * Employee Assistance Program * PTO offering with Paid Holidays * Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance * Employee discounts program * Scholarship program for children of Essity employees. 

Additional Information The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.