Commercial Finance Business Partner - 6 Month FTC
Apply locations PZ Cussons UK - Head Office
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 11 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: January 31, 2025 (13 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: JR001732
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.
POSITION SNAPSHOT
Job title: Commercial Finance Business Partner
Location: Manchester
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months
WHO ARE WE
PZ Cussons is a FTSE250 listed consumer goods business, headquartered in Manchester, UK. We employ around 2,600 people across our operations in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Africa. Sustainability and the wellbeing of our employees and communities are at the heart of our business model and strategy, captured by our purpose: For everyone, for life, for good.
If you want to join a business in transformation with exciting growth plans and the opportunity to work flexibly with a hybrid policy and finish at 1pm every Friday, apply to work for us today.
Key Accountabilities:
* Lead the process that governs PZUK trade spend with the retailers, to ensure liabilities with the retailer are well understood and accruals are appropriate and in line with company policy and the IC framework.
* Driver of high-quality customer analysis for all parts of the PZ Cussons UK and the PZ Cussons Export Personal Care business.
* Own the Sales P&L, control and understanding of the P&L from Volume to Gross Margin.
* Owner of the financial control framework that wraps around retailer trade spend – playing a key role in ensuring that customer promotional costs are accrued at the right time, in the right way and to correct levels.
* Responsible for monthly Customer Financial Reporting and Analysis (Customer P&Ls, Volume/Rate/Mix Analysis, Tradex Risks and Opportunities identification).
* Deliver robust month-end NNS/Trading GM.
* Key role in ensuring delivery of robust full year customer profit forecasts with clear visibility of risks and opportunities.
* Responsible for all Financial Analysis and evaluation (pre and post) on all elements of customer investment to maximise Return on Investment (ROI).
* Finance Business Partner to the Sales teams responsible for the Multiples, Discounters, High Street, Growth & Export channels.
* Develop a solid understanding of Promax trade promotion management system and processes, partnering with the Commercial team super users.
Minimum Requirements:
* Part qualified or qualified accountant.
* SAP experience highly preferable but not essential.
* Advanced excel skills, pivot tables and data manipulation is essential.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to present financials in a clear and impactful manner.
* Self-motivated with a positive attitude and ‘can do’ approach.
* Ability to work under pressure within deadlines, managing own time and utilizing initiative.
* Highly organized multi-tasker who can effectively delegate tasks and follow up to ensure completion.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to understand operational and commercial priorities.
* Ability to influence non-financial people alike and build strong relationships across a multi-site business.
* Ability to work at both a detailed & strategic level.
Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.
Equal Opportunities:
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 and 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.
PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!
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