Finance Analyst

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.

Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide product cost estimates to support New Product Development (EPD/NPD) and product formulation changes
• Support commercial team by preparing product cost analysis per SKUs as requested from time to time and provide reason(s) for any factor driving change in cost
• Prepare month reconciliation files for balance sheet review – Tradex, Commercial Overheads
• Responsible for Promo financial and controls for all trade activities in all regions
• Responsible for product cost standards and all product cost reporting & analysis
• Provide finance business partner support for value adding analysis and process improvement for the commercial and marketing team
• Provide ad hoc analysis as required to support the management in decision-making.
• Provide appropriate financial analysis for the Business Planning Process monthly.

Knowledge / Skills/ Qualifications/ Technical/ Professional experience:

• Bachelor’s degree/ HND in Finance, Accounting, or any other related field
• Membership of any of the following accounting bodies such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, CFA and ICAEW with emphasis on those who have completed their exams.
• 4 years minimum work experience
• FMCG, Manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong analysis and stock accounting experience required
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Sound Knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices
• Strong behavioural and interpersonal skills

At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds because your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers. 

If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone.

PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!