Business Controlling Analyst

Essity is a company with leading global brands, focused on breaking barriers to well-being. We make and sell hygiene and health products in more than 150 countries.

With our beliefs & behaviors focused on Care, Commitment, Courage and Collaboration, Essity has a positive culture that respects individual talents, ideas and contributions. Our North American headquarters are in Philadelphia’s beautiful Cira Centre (conveniently attached to 30th Street Station) and we operate with a hybrid works schedule.

We are also an award-winning company with a focus on and commitment to sustainability. In fact, Essity partners with the United Nations Foundation in support of Sustainable Development Goals to improve hygiene, health and well-being worldwide. Essity is a great place to work and grow your career!

The Communications and HR teams are lively and managing a wide range of projects and tasks! We need someone with positive energy and a can-do attitude who can deliver on meeting deadlines but who also likes to have fun. We’re an “all hands on deck” group and we want to add team-player to our crew.

About the Role

The Business Controlling Analyst supports the business unit (BU) with financial analysis, including all aspects of profit center accounting and control, cost and operation analysis, administrative systems and procedures in adherence with prescribed corporate policies and BU guidelines. This role is responsible in supporting total consolidation and reporting for the North American Health and Medical (H&M NA) division of Essity.

The role analyzes the financial performance of H&M NA against predefined targets and proposes corrective actions to improve performance for the areas of responsibility. The role supports the marketing and administrative functions in driving and ensuring successful financial management, control and analysis.

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

• Provide financial analysis for the marketing and corporate office teams, ensuring spend is effective and in line with budget targets and implement corrective action where necessary.
• Support monthly consolidation and reporting of total region financials (P&L, Balance sheet and cash flow) and consolidation of long-term financial plans.
• Support the consolidation of the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes across the North American Region including preparing PowerPoint slides for various management presentations.
• Support variance analysis of financials during the monthly close process versus budget, prior year and latest forecast.
• Fulfill ad-hoc requests from different function groups in a timely manner.
• Utilize data and analytic tools to create insights and intelligence that drive better decision making and effectiveness.
• Responsible for cost center analysis for part of the region
• Perform other essential business functions as required.
• Participate in cross business Controlling Network activities
• Follow controlling standards, IFRS and other Essity policies

Who You Are

• 2-4 years of experience of financial analyst experience
• Advanced Excel skills, proficient in SAP, PowerPoint and Word. Knowledge of Access, Business Warehouse and AARO Business System is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Proven problem solving and negotiating skills
• Frequent customer interaction with internal and external customers and requires strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Travel: Ability to travel (10%).

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

Additional Information

Among other requirements, our policy (COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: Mandatory) requires all office and sales employees to be fully vaccinated. You must submit evidence of full vaccination prior to the day on which you are scheduled to start your employment with Essity. “Fully vaccinated” means two weeks have passed since an employee’s final COVID-19 vaccination injection.

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

Application End Date:

21 Feb 2023