Supply Chain Finance Analyst at PZ Cussons

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.

• Logistics cost control to maximise OP, guide logistic team on their spent and make a quality and effective decision to CSL leadership team                                                                                                                   
• Ensuring cost drivers are visible to all CSL stakeholders and support in the delivery of all other assignments and objectives
• Evaluation of logistic monthly COST TO SERVE and ensure risks and opportunities are properly call-out to logistics team and this is properly recognised in financial planning
• Preparation and submission of CSL overhead budget on quarterly and annual basis in line with communicated deadline
• Balance sheet control, reconciliation and review of Local freight accrual and transporters Deduction, inventory and other logistic related issues
• Coordinate FG stock count across all DC and Depot. Call out reasons for stock variance to all stake holders and ensure adequate controls are put in place
• Give clarity and response to any query or request from external and internal audit on issues that relate to logistics

Knowledge / Skills/ Qualifications/ Technical/ Professional experience:

• Minimum of B.Sc./HND in relevant discipline.
• Membership of ICAN or ACCA is desirable
• Technical/Professional Experience:
• 3 -5 years minimum work experience
• FMCG, logistics (inbound, outbound, Distribution Centres and Depots, etc) experience preferred
• Strong analysis and stock accounting experience required
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Sound Knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practice

Required Behavioural Competences:

• BOLD - As individuals we are Bold.  Fearless, pioneering, and passionate, open and honest, true to ourselves and proud of who we are
• ENERGETIC - In our teams we are Energetic.  Dynamic and proactive, capable, and flexible, embracing change and moving fast into the future
• STRIVING - As a business we are Striving.  Raising the bar, pushing performance, aiming high and achieving more
• TOGETHER - Our shared culture brings us Together.  One family, many voices; supported, included, respectful, empowered, and with joy in what we do