Brand Finance Manager

Bayer HealthCare, Consumer Care is headquartered in Morristown, NJ. Bayer Consumer Care is among the largest marketers of over-the-counter (OTC) medications and nutritional supplements in the world. Some of the most trusted and recognized brands in the world today come from the Bayer portfolio of products. These include Bayer Aspirin®, Aleve®, Alka-Seltzer®, Bactine®, RID®, Phillips’® Milk of Magnesia, Midol ®, and One-A-Day® .We currently have a career opportunity for a Brand Finance Manager at our Morristown, NJ location.Job Description:Manage all financial aspects of assigned portfolio of brands. Provide financial, analytical and strategic direction to Sr. Management, Marketing Category Directors and the Brand Management Team to ensure that sound business plans are developed and implemented and that appropriate mechanisms are in place to monitor business and financial results against designated targets.Responsibilities:1. Develop, implement and manage the annual budget, forecast and strategic long-range plans for a portfolio of brands totaling approximately $250MM in sales.2. Manage monthly financial forecasts with associated financial analysis and recommend the appropriate changes and adjustments to assure compliance with divisional objectives and priorities.3. Provide strategic planning perspective and analysis for multiple brands (e.g. brand restages, new product development, SKU rationalization, alternative pricing strategies, etc.) evaluating the financial and business viability and attractiveness of alternative marketing options.4. Manage the Marketing expense budgets by directing efforts of the Financial Analyst and providing direction to Brand Managers and other internal customers (Consumer Promotion, Customer Marketing, Market Research, New Products, Package Design, Product Supply, Logistics, etc.) and to external groups (e.g. Advertising Agencies).5. Implement and enforce financial control policies with all functional areas working on projects associated with assigned brands.6. Provide Sr. Managers and Director of Financial Planning with timely and accurate financial projection updates, identifying risks and opportunities versus current approved plan along with recommendations for resolving identified issues outside the scope of the individuals responsibilities.Requirements:- BS/BA Finance or Accounting required; MBA preferable- 10 years of progressive financial experience and exposure to marketing operations in a consumer packaged goods environment. - In depth knowledge of financial planning & control, budgeting and cost/general accounting, along with well-developed skills in forecasting and financial analysis. - Position requires the cross-functional interaction with company functions, including Brand Management, Customer Marketing, Consumer Promotion, Market Research, Forecasting, Manufacturing and Package Design. - Ability to work well with all levels of marketing and division management within a multi-functional team environment. - Ability to make decisions independently, identify issues and orchestrate to action and closure, think logically and comprehensively in solving problems and achieve objectives. - Proficient in PC spreadsheet applications Excel/Lotus Notes. - Experience with computerized accounting and financial reporting systems.For a full list of open positions and to apply, please visit www.bayerjobs.com .