Finance Analyst at PZ Cussons

Job Responsibilities

• Provide product cost estimates to support New Product Development (EPD/NPD) and product formulation changes
• Support commercial team by preparing product cost analysis per SKUs as requested from time to time and provide reason(s) for any factor driving change in cost
• Prepare month reconciliation files for balance sheet review – Tradex, Commercial Overheads
• Responsible for Promo financial and controls for all trade activities in all regions
• Responsible for product cost standards and all product cost reporting & analysis
• Provide finance business partner support for value adding analysis and process improvement for the commercial and marketing team
• Provide ad hoc analysis as required to support the management in decision-making.
• Provide appropriate financial analysis for the Business Planning Process monthly.

Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications / Technical // Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Finance, Accounting, or any other related field
• 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.
• 4 years minimum work experience
• FMCG, Manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong analysis and stock accounting experience required
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Sound Knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices
• Strong behavioural and interpersonal skills