Finance Manager - Business Unit Finance

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Reports To:

Finance Director, Commercial Finance

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario (Hybrid)

Church & Dwight Canada is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Finance Manager, Business Unit Finance to serve as a key financial advisor and business partner to the Commercial team.

Working closely with commercial leadership, this role will lead business performance reviews, provide financial insights that support strategic decision‑making and brand strategy, and drive improvements to financial processes and tools.

The Finance Manager will play an important role in helping optimize portfolio performance, evaluate growth opportunities, and strengthen financial planning and analysis across the business.

Reporting to the Finance Director, Commercial Finance, this role also manages and develops one Senior Financial Analyst.

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Commercial Business Unit, providing financial leadership and recommendations aligned with portfolio objectives.
• Provide financial insights and influence decision‑making on key cross‑functional commercial projects and initiatives.
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting through the Monthly Business Review (M ) process, providing clear commentary on performance versus Plan, Prior Year, and latest forecast.
• Provide financial guidance on large‑scale business model transformation initiatives aimed at optimizing portfolio performance.
• Partner with Revenue Growth and Customer Strategic Planning to evaluate product‑price architecture (PPA) strategies that support sustainable growth.
• Standardize brand performance management and reporting, with a strong focus on insights, key business drivers, and recommended actions.
• Oversee the financial components of new product development, including reviewing brand P&Ls and ensuring alignment with overall portfolio strategy.
• Lead the marketing month‑end close, monthly forecasting, and annual budgeting process for Business Unit marketing expenses.
• Ensure effective internal controls over marketing financial reporting.
• Simplify financial processes and develop tools that strengthen financial analysis and business acumen.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and development to the Business Unit Finance team.
• Support Business Unit initiatives, cost‑saving opportunities, and ad hoc financial analysis as required.

• 3–5+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within the CPG industry or a related environment.
• CPA designation and/or MBA.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing direct reports.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and sound business judgment.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights and actionable business recommendations.
• A proactive, self‑starting approach with the ability to influence decisions and operate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial planning, and forecasting practices.
• Ability to manage multiple…