Senior Commercial Finance Manager

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom PZ Cussons Full time

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. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our Commercial Finance team here at PZ Cussons, on a Permanent Full-Time basis.
This role is ideal for anyone looking for the opportunity to become a key participant in the process that governs the trade spend with retailers, and they will become the primary driver of high quality consumer analysis for all areas of our industry-leading business.
We are looking for a commercial-oriented and forwarding thinking individual with strong analytical and excel skills, is able to work under pressure and is confident in their methods of communication and working with multiple stakeholders. You will be reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance; Owner of the financial control framework that wraps around retailer trade spend - playing a key role in ensuring that customer promotional costs are accrued at the right time, in the right way and to correct levels.
Responsible for monthly Customer Financial Reporting and Analysis (Customer P&Ls, Volume/Rate/Mix Analysis, Tradex Risks and Opportunities identification)
Key role in ensuring delivery of robust full year customer profit forecasts with clear visibility of risks and opportunities
Responsible for all Financial Analysis and evaluation on all elements of customer investment to maximise Return on Investment (ROI)
Finance Business Partner to the Sales teams responsible for the Multiples, Discounters, High Street, Growth & Export channels.
Develop a solid understanding of Promax trade promotion management system and processes, taking an active role in the Promax working group, partnering with the Commercial team super users
Ongoing performance review and development of 4 Direct Reports
Commercial finance experience in either a Retail / FMCG environment is essential
SAP experience highly preferable but not essential
Advanced excel skills, pivot tables and data manipulation is essential
Strong analytical skills with the ability to present financials in a clear and impactful manner
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders to gather data, disseminate insights and manage requests
Ability to understand operational and commercial priorities
Proven ability to influence senior financial and non-financial people alike and build strong relationships across a multi-site business



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