Financial Analyst

Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment.

As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values we pride ourselves to be listed among the World's Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.

The role:

This position proactively partners with our business leaders, operations and others across the finance organization to support, model, understand, improve the business and allow management to meet their financial targets and objectives.

This position is proactively involved in both understanding actual results and influencing decision-making in the future. Responsibilities and projects range from simple to complex and require the use of analytical modeling and business problem solving skills.

At Kao, we offer an amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match, etc.), 32 total days off (vacation+ holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $85,000 - $95,000.

What you will do:

• Provide financial insights and make recommendations to support business decisions and develop effective strategies, with an overriding goal to create value for the company

• Support business initiatives by creating financial models that reflect the business model, assumptions and targets laid out for these initiatives

• Develop, analyze, report, and present business metrics and recommendations as needed

• Provide timely, accurate and actionable information required to manage the business and support brand development initiatives

• Assist in the development of the annual Operating Budget and monthly forecast reviews of brands within the Consumer Care New Growth business

• Lead integrated, efficient processes for budgeting and forecasting across the brand team

• Lead processes to identify and incorporate efficiencies and related cost savings for the business

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Advanced analytical skills

• At least three years of related FP&A experience

• Must have a general understanding of IFRS requirements

• Possess advanced Excel skills with basic skills in PowerPoint & Microsoft Word

• Experience with financial systems, analytical tools, and implementation of business performance management tools are also required

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

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Job Title Financial Analyst

Category Accounting / Finance

Location Cincinnati

Posted On June 18, 2024

Job Type Regular