Assistant Manager - Corporate Financial Planning (Forecast Lead)

Clorox is committed to growth—for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates.

About the role

We are seeking a diligent and strategically minded Assistant Manager - Corporate Financial Planning to join our Finance team. This role will be at the forefront of our financial strategies, driving excellence in Corporate Financial Planning and Reporting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the consolidation of forecasts and closes, technology transformation, key reporting, and controls. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, along with a drive for change, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Reporting (60%)
  • Planning/Forecasting (40%): Lead the Total Company consolidation for core forecasting processes, including quarterly forecasts, budget, quarterly IR guidance, and pulse updates. Define critical information needs, partner across Finance teams to gather inputs and align assumptions, provide meaningful analysis, and deliver clear insights and messaging to senior stakeholders, including the CEO, CFO, and Investor Relations team.
  • Close (20%): Support the Total Company quarterly close consolidation, analysis, and reporting requirements for the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, and SEC Reporting. Support the executive close reporting deck and early P&L reviews by providing insights that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the company’s financial plans and performance vs. expectations. Ensure timely delivery, accuracy, and reflection of changing SEC Reporting requirements.
• Technology Transformation (20%):
  • Support the design and implementation of new dashboard reporting for Corporate Financial Planning.
  • Utilize new technologies to evolve current processes, automate reporting, and enhance business insights.
  • Demonstrate a continuous improvement approach by proactively identifying, championing, and driving technology and operational improvements through partnerships with Business Units and Corporate teams.
• Financial Analysis and Modeling (10%):
  • Provide thought leadership and financial expertise for ad hoc analysis.
• Internal Controls / Data Integrity (10%):
  • Support extensive internal controls processes for Financial Planning by ensuring no material deficiencies, partnering with Business Units and Corporate teams on control requirements, and maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Perform system tie-outs between Group Reporting and Anaplan to ensure both systems match at the total Company level.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Financial Planning and Analysis.
• General understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to identify and implement ways to streamline and improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to organize a significant amount of data, gain insights from the data, and tailor key messages to various stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills; self-starter that can work independently and take ownership of issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Solid interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate and coordinate with a diverse set of peers, customers, and stakeholders.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to unforeseen circumstances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Power BI experience.
• Anaplan experience.
• Copilot power user.

Workplace Type

• Internal: Hybrid (Pleasanton, Oakland, Durham) or US Remote.
• External: Hybrid at Pleasanton or Oakland.

Benefits

At Clorox, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for unique needs, including:

• Robust health plans.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company match.
• Flexible time off benefits, including half-day summer Fridays (depending on location).
• Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits.

Pay

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs. The applicable salary range for this role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area:

• Zone A: $90,900 - $170,100
• Zone B: $83,400 - $155,900
• Zone C: $75,800 - $141,700

Most new hires will start in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience, and location. This role is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans.