Commercial Finance Analyst at PZ Cussons

Responsibilities      

• Review monthly rebate plan and set-up discount based on approvals, while ensuring that rebate payment is accurately paid, and necessary approval given before system set-up.
• Translate the monthly volume forecast into a financial projection for the business. Provide financial support to commercial Business planning meeting (IMEX, CPM and NAPP). Ensure that the business forecast is reviewed and approved.
• Ensure that the business has a robust Risk and opportunity portfolio identified during business planning meetings is managed properly.
• Produce the monthly business report providing a detailed explanation of variances versus plan.
• Ensure category and brand variances are correctly analysed into the price, volume, mix and cost variance and corrective actions required are reported to the marketing team.
• Carry out new product development analysis and Capex financial justification analysis.  Prepare pre and post evaluation of new product development, consumer, and trade promotions.
• Work with the various function of the business to provide financial decision support and take a proactive approach to cost control. (GM analysis, promotion appraisal, price review, MIs etc)
• Report and monitor overhead and media spend monthly and ensure variances are explained and understood by budget holders.
• Support commercial strategy and planning for the regional team for their annual 5YP – including monthly trends actual versus budget.
• Support the team on all other ad-hoc activities.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree/ HND in Finance or Accounting
•  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.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in an FMCG environment.
• Two years’ relevant operational experience in Finance (Business Planning / Dynamic Forecasting)
• Expert Level proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel
• Meticulous and analytical approach to data
• Good interpersonal, facilitation and Communication Skills
• Completion of NYSC is a major requirement