At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.

Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future.

Why Work at Sunstar? Sunstar’s mission is to enhance the health and well-being of people everywhere via its four business areas: mouth and body, health and beauty, healthy home, safety and technology.

Position Summary:

The Manager, Business Analysis will be responsible for partnering with all business markets / cross-functional team members to assist, report and enhance the overall profitability of the business and ensure delivery of all objectives. Take the FP&A lead on review and analysis of any M&A activities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in the preparation of reviews, and presentations for the Annual Plan, Cycle Forecasts, Monthly Business Reviews, short/long-range strategic planning, and any other ad hoc deliverables.
• Lead any special projects with M&A.
• Assist with the development of the FP&A module in the new Microsoft Dynamics software.
• Provide guidance to staff and / or team members on analyses, problem-solving and decision- making (role will have a financial analyst direct report).
• Assist CFO in creating standard processes to facilitate the delivery of financial and business critical data.
• Provide insight and support for monthly results, forecast cycles, annual operating plans and strategic outlooks that allow the business to anticipate future impacts and assist in developing alternative plans as well as ensuring that results are delivered.
• Partner with cross-functional team members to improve business processes / performance and to ensure the organization appropriately leverages detailed data for analyses and insights.
• Project leadership with mapping of master data for planning & reporting tool enhancements or other system improvements, as needed.
• Manage / forecast / optimize working capital, balance sheet, cash flows, and capital spending.

• Perform customer and product profitability analyses and reviews.
• Optimize, develop, and/or enhance business processes, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in developing financials for product innovation / reviews and customer bids; optimize A&P and trade spend and analytics; and manage off-invoice allowances.
• Assist with establishing and overseeing proper controls and compliance processes for businesses and functions, as required.
• Analyze and review complex data from rolled up comprehensive sources for accuracy and provide appropriate insight and information to support decision-making.

• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; communicating and initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
• ROI analytics to optimize resource investments.

In addition, monthly activities and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform variance analysis vs. prior year, budget and forecast; include written business analyses and commentaries to identify/communicate drivers, problem areas and make suggestions for improvements by partnering with business and cross-functional team members.
• Prepare waterfall charts and other graphics to provide visual information for variances.
• Conduct interim monthly estimation process and provide insight on expectations to the leadership team.
• Work closely with business and cross-functional team and leadership to develop, review, track, and report initiatives.
• Generate monthly functional reports including scorecards, key spending trackers, and key performance indicators.
• Ensure standardization and simplification for financial planning / reporting activities (actual, forecast, plan) including but not limited to financial bridges, P/L, B/S, cash flows and capital expenditures.
• Execute / Oversee reporting process and ensure reporting is completed on time and accurately.
• Ensure business / department standards for reporting are met as well as prepared in accordance with internal / external guidelines and policies.
• Stay up to date on changing requirements and communicate updates to management and key stakeholders on a timely basis.
• Analyze plant operating costs and standard production costs.
• Understanding of manufacturing financial performance: Plant financial reporting and analysis including standard costs, capital projects, cost savings programs, month end closings, working capital management and other related initiatives / activities
• Perform ad-hoc analyses.

Education

• BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting.
• MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
• CPA Certification a plus.

Knowledge/Experience

• 5 to 10 years of related professional Finance/Accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing CPG environment
• Broad accounting and finance experience with exposure to a wide range of business functions and demonstrated leadership.
• Prior team management experience

Skills

• Proficient in MS Office with high proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• Proficient in automated financial systems such as SAP, Hyperion, Essbase and SmartView.
• Demonstrated expertise with financial modeling/analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills.

Abilities

• Solid project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously from origin through execution.
• Ability to be discreet with confidential information.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
• Must be team-oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.

What Makes Sunstar Special is:

• A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
• High Quality Products
• Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
• Strong value placed on company culture
• Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee discount on Sunstar products
• 401K retirement plan with 2.5% employer match (Pretax and Roth options)

• 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Competitive bonus
• On-site café

• On Site Fitness Center
• Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
• Holiday Lunches
• Beautifully maintained walking trails
• Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Pizza With the President
• Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements

If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)