Global Finance Category Lead, Pain, Sleep + Lifestyle
Grand Rapids, MI, US, 49503
At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.
Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.
Description Overview
The Global Finance Category Lead for Pain, Sleep & Lifestyle is a strategic finance leader responsible for driving financial performance, planning, and decision support across a portfolio of wellness-focused brands and products. This role partners closely with commercial, supply chain, R&D, and cluster finance teams to ensure optimal resource allocation, profitability, and strategic growth across global markets.
Scope of the Role
- Category Financial Leadership: Own the financial strategy and performance management for the Pain, Sleep & Lifestyle category globally.
- Business Partnering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support innovation, pricing, portfolio optimization, and go-to-market strategies.
- Planning & Forecasting: Lead long-range planning for the category.
- Performance Analysis: Deliver insights on revenue, margin, and cost drivers; identify risks and opportunities to improve financial outcomes.
- Investment Support: Evaluate business cases for new product launches, marketing investments, and strategic initiatives.
- Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial policies, controls, and global reporting standards.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Present financial results and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and category teams.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive process enhancements, digital finance tools adoption, and analytics capabilities.
Experience Required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in finance, preferably in consumer health, FMCG, or wellness sectors.
- Experience in global category management or regional finance leadership roles.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance management.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead in a matrixed, global environment.
- Commercial acumen and understanding of consumer health trends.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with wellness categories such as OTC pain relief, sleep aids, supplements, or lifestyle products.
- Experience supporting innovation pipelines and global product launches.
- Knowledge of regulatory and market dynamics across key regions (e.g., North America, EMEA, APAC).
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
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Hybrid Working Approach
We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.
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Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids