Finance Analyst at PZ Cussons

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications:  

• Qualified chartered accountant ACA

Technical/Professional Experience:

• Commercial finance experience in FMCG a must.
• Experience of marketing expenditure and brand profitability analysis preferable
• Superb commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Proven ability to influence senior financial and non financial people alike