Job Description

The Finance Manager – Floor Care Category is responsible for partnering with the FloorCare Category team to provide robust financial leadership and support to ensure the delivery of category objectives. This role involves managing the global Category P&L, delivering financial insights, and driving informed decision-making across product development, commercialization, and operational planning. The position works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including RDD (Research, Design & Development), operations, and commercial teams, to optimize financial performance and ensure alignment with long-term strategic goals. Key Responsibilities:Financial Strategy & Performance ManagementWorking closely with RDD, Design Managers, Group Marketing and Product Costing team you will be responsible for assessing the business cases and driving the decision for New LaunchesCollaborate with the Floor Care Category Leader and team to plan, manage, and optimize the global Category P&L performance ensuring alignment with business objectives.Deliver financial insights that inform category and market intelligence, ensuring a clear understanding of the financial health of the business.Establish and monitor financial and non-financial performance measures, providing consistency across reporting frameworks.Benchmark performance against other categories and markets, providing actionable insights and ensuring best practices.Support resource allocation, ensuring efficient investment in product development, infrastructure, and operations.Collaborate with Brand Building Investment (BBI) teams to measure and maximize ROI on marketing and promotional activities.Support in preparation for monthly Product Delivery meetings, Exec category reviews and Board reviews if needed