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Associate Manager, Commercial Finance - multiple opportunities

SC Johnson · Racine, WI · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you partnered with a sales or commercial team and changed how they made a decision.

What they are checking: Whether they act as a true business partner whose analysis shapes commercial choices.

Tell me about a complex financial model you built. How did you check it was right?

What they are checking: Whether they build reliable models and test their own assumptions.

Tell me about a time you had to share bad financial news early. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they raise problems early and honestly, giving leaders time to act.

Why are you interested in commercial finance at SC Johnson specifically?

What they are checking: Whether their interest is real and connected to the company's brands and business.

What would you do

A sales leader wants to spend more on trade than the plan allows. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can challenge spending respectfully and offer options instead of just blocking it.

How would you support a business that covers the U.S. and global markets with different currencies and retailers?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the added complexity of global commercial finance.

About the work

How would you analyze whether a retailer promotion was profitable?

What they are checking: Whether they can measure trade spend and incremental volume, which is central to commercial finance.

Walk me through how you explain a monthly variance to a non-finance leader.

What they are checking: Whether they can make numbers simple and point to what is really driving results.

How do you make sure your financial controls are strong when you're moving quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they protect accuracy and compliance even under time pressure.

What finance or analytics tools do you rely on, and how have you made a process more efficient?

What they are checking: Whether they improve how work gets done, not just complete the reports.

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The full job description

As published by SC Johnson.

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more. The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations. Due to internal mobility and special project assignments within the Finance organization, SC Johnson anticipates opportunities for FP&A roles at the Associate Manager level. We encourage individuals that are interested in working for SC Johnson and meet the ideal core skills and experience to submit their application to this posting as an expression of their interest. Please note that this will be posted for 90 days. We may reach out to candidates at any point during the posting time frame and will not be able to provide everyone with a personal or immediate response. ABOUT THE ROLE As an Associate Manager, you will partner closely and collaborate with Commercial teams to provide business decision support, general financial analysis and control to United States and/or global businesses. You will bring finance subject matter expertise and broad business perspective to the Company. You will act as a sounding board and liaison to business support groups as well as participate directly in the formulation of business plans. To be successful in this role, you must be a strong influential business partner with the ability to collaborate cross functionally and lead projects/initiatives to achieve objectives and impactful results. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Collaborate with commercial teams to prepare budgets and forecasts that achieve sales, share and profit targets. • Problem solve and develop contingency plans, including identifying risks/opportunities and recommending changes in support of strategy. • Perform complex finance activities, including monthly and ad hoc financial statement analysis and commentary, pricing analytics, and scenario modeling while also ensuring accuracy of monthly and year-end financial statements. • Provide financial counsel to cross-functional teams, improving decision making and developing solutions to address business issues. • Drive financial analysis, understanding P&L and balance sheet implications, including pricing strategy reviews with Net Revenue Management. • Serve as a key business advisor to commercial teams, providing timely and in-depth analyses of planned and executed marketing, trade and/or growth initiatives (i.e. New Product Developments, Joint Business Partnerships). • Drive Delivered Profit improvement by working cross-functionally to identify and implement cost savings projects. • Implement and monitor internal controls and develop process improvements and lead special projects across the region that support corporate initiatives/objectives, and, identify and implement best practices and processes to improve efficiency or increase analytical capabilities. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU WILL BRING • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or relevant business discipline and 5+ years of directly related experience; OR advanced degree with 3+ years of directly related experience • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment. PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS • Experience in cost management, sales finance, exposure to marketing/strategic business issues, significant analytical projects, and fundamental accounting. • Demonstrated analytical skillset (i.e., complex financial analysis, discounted cash flow/project valuation) and financial statement management (P&L analysis and modeling). • Proficient in ROI analytics and trade-off analysis of marketing and trade spending. • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of the organization. • Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC), SAP, Microsoft Suite. • Proven ability to work cross-functionally and make meaningful contributions to a team while influencing others and leading projects through effective collaboration to achieve objectives and produce results. JOB REQUIREMENTS • Full time position based in a Racine or Mt. Pleasant office location • Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees • Roles will NOT be eligible for domestic relocation Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the position remains at-will. BENEFITS AND PERKS SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more. Inclusion & Diversity We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive. We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion . Better Together At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation. Equal Opportunity Employer The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law. Accommodation Requests If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.

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