Commercial Finance Manager (UK&I)

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.We have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our Commercial Finance team here at PZ Cussons, on a Permanent Full-Time basis.This role is ideal for anyone looking for the opportunity to become a key participant in the process that governs the trade spend with retailers, and they will become the primary driver of high quality consumer analysis for all areas of our industry-leading business.The RoleWe are looking for a commercial-oriented and forwarding thinking individual with strong analytical and excel skills, is able to work under pressure and is confident in their methods of communication and working with multiple stakeholders. You will be reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance; this role is expected to partner, to a high standard, the sales teams of PZUK that are responsible for the Grocers, Discounters, High Street, E-commerce & Export channels.Duties/AccountabilitiesYour main duties will involve (but not limited to):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 estimatesKey role in ensuring delivery of robust full year customer profit forecasts with clear visibility of risks and opportunitiesResponsible for all Financial Analysis and evaluation 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, taking an active role in the Promax working group, partnering with the Commercial team super usersOngoing performance review and development of 4 Direct ReportsKey Attributes/Skills:Qualified Accountant 5+ years PQE minimumCommercial finance experience in either a Retail / FMCG environment is essentialSAP experience highly preferable but not essentialAdvanced excel skills, pivot tables and data manipulation is essentialStrong analytical skills with the ability to present financials in a clear and impactful mannerSelf-motivated with a positive attitude and 'can do' approachAbility to work under pressure within deadlines, managing own time and utilizing initiativeHighly organized multi tasker who can effectively delegate tasks and follow up to ensure completionExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders to gather data, disseminate insights and manage requestsAbility to understand operational and commercial prioritiesProven ability to influence senior financial and non-financial people alike and build strong relationships across a multi-site businessConfident in challenging stakeholders to maintain a healthy level of tensionAbility to work at both a detailed & strategic levelPZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!
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