Finance Analyst at PZ Cussons

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for financial reporting and analysis for allocated PZW brand (s) partnering closely with counterparts in the commercial team
• Perform full financial analysis and option evaluation (pre and post) on all elements of brand investment/ options in order to maximise return on investment (ROI) to include: promotional expenditure , marketing expenditure, product pricing distribution strategies
• Provide complete financial support  and challenge for all NPD opportunities for allocated brand acting as the finance representative on cross functional NPD project teams
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate approval of all promotional expenditure
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate approval of all marketing expenditure
• Play a full role in identification and implementation of process improvements within areas of expertise
• Team Development
• Demonstrate with colleagues, clients and suppliers habitual behaviour consistent with Winning Team Principles
• Responsible for complying with legal, regulatory and other standards as directed by line management.

Requirements

• 5 - 7 years of experience
• Qualified chartered accountant ACA
• Excellent communication analytical skills
• Proven ability to influence senior financial and non-financial people
• Superb commercial acumen
• Commercial finance experience in FMCG a must
• Experience of marketing expenditure and brand profitability analysis preferable.