Finance Analyst- Supply Chain

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 Title: Finance Analyst – Supply Chain Finance

Job Grade: 6

Department: Finance

Job Purpose:

To support commercial team and procurement team by rolling out accurate product cost and simulation for new products, analyse product cost and purchase variance analysis for prompt corrective action and decision making in line with the organisational procedures.

Key Accountabilities:

• Product cost calculation and analysis on monthly, quarterly and as required by the business to make decision
• Ensuring cost drivers are visible to all commercial team by providing detailed product cost analysis for both existing and new products to be lunched
• Evaluation and monitoring purchase price variance to prevent errors in reporting and to challenge procurement team to optimise material cost
• Supporting commercial team by providing standard cost on monthly basis to be used as a build-up for monthly financial planning
• Preparation and submission of CSL overhead budget on quarterly and annual basis in line with communicated deadline
• Balance sheet control, reconciliation and review of Material Price Variance (MPV), Landed Unit Cost (LUC), Post Goods Issue (PGI), inventory and other cost of sales (COGS) related issues
• Coordinate FG stock count across all DC and Depot. Call out reasons for stock variance to all stake holders and ensure adequate controls are put in place
• Gives clarity and response to any query or request from external and internal audit on issues that relate to COGS

Key Stakeholders: Internal Relationships

Cross-functional teams from Finance Share services, Commercial, Supply Chain etc.

Persons Specification :

Knowledge / Skills/ Qualifications/ Technical/ Professional experience:

• Minimum of B.Sc./HND in relevant discipline.
• Membership of ICAN or ACCA is desirable
• Technical/Professional Experience:
• 3 -5 years minimum work experience
• FMCG, SAP product costing experience preferred
• Strong analysis and stock accounting experience required
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Sound Knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practice

Required Behavioural Competences:

• BOLD - As individuals we are Bold.  Fearless, pioneering, and passionate, open and honest, true to ourselves and proud of who we are
• ENERGETIC - In our teams we are Energetic.  Dynamic and proactive, capable, and flexible, embracing change and moving fast into the future
• STRIVING - As a business we are Striving.  Raising the bar, pushing performance, aiming high and achieving more
• TOGETHER - Our shared culture brings us Together.  One family, many voices; supported, included, respectful, empowered, and with joy in what we do

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!