About Vestacy

Vestacy is a standalone company (carved out from Reckitt) with a clear purpose: to transform houses into homes. We’re home to some of the world’s most trusted brands (Air Wick, Calgon, Cillit Bang, and Mortein) helping millions of people care for the spaces they live in every day.

Backed by Advent, a leading integral private equity firm, we have the freedom to think big and move fast. With almost 3,000 colleagues across 20+ countries, we see every person as a Founder, empowered to make bold decisions and shape what’s next.

We care for our company the way you care for your own home: with energy, passion, and pride. Here, you’ll find space to grow, opportunities to lead, and the support to thrive. Together, we’re building something extraordinary.

Finance

Our Finance team is not just another department; we're strategic partners and catalysts for change, who use our expertise to drive sustainable growth and create and protect value for Vestacy.

With a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and partnership, our inclusive, diverse and energised team breaks down traditional barriers, enabling you to thrive in a dynamic environment where you and your ideas matter.

From leveraging insights and analysis to make data-driven decisions - to spearheading sustainable business practices that contribute to consistent and reliable business growth - we are unwaveringly passionate about making a meaningful impact and always doing the right thing.

About the role The FP&A; & Category Manager will be responsible for driving financial planning, performance management, and strategic decision support across the business, with particular focus on category performance and profitability.

The role will lead the P&L; forecasting and analysis process, provide financial assessment of new products and business initiatives, ensure disciplined management of OPEX and Working Capital, and partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and other functions to identify growth opportunities, improve profitability, and optimize resource allocation.

This position requires a strong combination of financial acumen, commercial understanding, analytical capabilities, and business partnering skills,



with the ability to translate financial information into actionable business recommendations.

Your responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting:

Lead the preparation of the P&L; forecast, annual budget and long-range financial plans, ensuring alignment with business strategy and financial targets.

Develop and maintain financial models to forecast Net Sales, Gross Margin, Operating Expenses, EBIT/Operating Profit and Working Capital.

Coordinate forecasting processes with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and other functions to ensure assumptions are robust and financially consistent.

P&L; Performance Analysis

Own the monthly P&L; performance analysis, comparing Actuals versus Budget, Forecast and Prior Year.

Identify key business drivers behind revenue, gross margin and operating profit performance.

Analyze the impact of volume, price, mix, cost, promotions and operating expenses on profitability

Category & Commercial Finance

Act as the key Finance Business Partner for the category, providing financial insights to support commercial and strategic decisions.

Analyze category performance by brand, product, channel, customer and SKU to identify growth and profitability opportunities.

New Product & Innovation Financial Analysis

Lead the financial evaluation of new product launches, innovation projects and portfolio initiatives.

Develop business cases covering revenue and volume assumptions, pricing and margins, COGS and incremental costs, marketing and launch investments, cannibalization impact, contribution margin, break-even analysis, ROI / NPV / Payback.

Working Capital Management

Monitor and analyze the key components of Working Capital, including Inventory, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

Partner with Supply Chain, Sales and Procurement to improve cash conversion and working capital efficiency.

Support inventory optimization by analyzing inventory levels, Days Inventory Outstanding,



slow-moving and obsolete inventory.

Identify opportunities to improve DSO, DPO and Cash Conversion Cycle.

Develop forecasts and action plans to achieve Working Capital and Cash Flow targets.

Business Partnering & Strategic Decision Support

Serve as a strategic business partner to Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and General Management.

Translate complex financial information into clear business insights and recommendations.

Develop financial scenarios to support strategic decisions related to pricing, promotions, portfolio, innovation, investments and cost optimization.

Proactively challenge business assumptions while proposing solutions and alternatives.

Support senior management with ad-hoc financial analysis and strategic projects.

The experience we're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field.
- MBA or postgraduate degree in Finance or Business is a plus.
- 5-8 years of progressive experience in FP&A;, Commercial Finance, Category Finance, Business Controlling or related finance roles.
- Previous experience in Consumer Goods / FMCG strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing P&L; forecasting and financial planning.
- Experience supporting commercial, category, marketing or innovation decisions is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of Working Capital and Cash Flow management.

What we offer

We believe great work deserves great rewards. That’s why we offer numerous local benefits and global benefits designed to help you grow and thrive, such as career mobility opportunities, a referral program, access to our online learning academy, mental wellbeing support, and short-term bonus incentives.

Equality

We believe the best teams are built like great homes: on strong foundations and room to grow. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. If you resonate with our purpose, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t tick every box. We’re committed to equal opportunity for all, regardless of age, ability, background, identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Together, we create a space where everyone can thrive.

📌 Category Finance Manager (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Vestacy
📍 Ciudad de México