Commercial Finance Analyst

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom PZ Cussons Full time

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good .

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.

Key Accountabilities:

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)

Deliver robust month-end NNS/Trading GM estimates

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 (pre and post) 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

Knowledge / Qualifications:

Degree level education

Studying towards accounting qualification would be preferable but not essential

Key Attributes and Competencies:

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

Self-motivated with a positive attitude and ‘can do’ approach

Ability to work under pressure within deadlines, managing own time and utilizing initiative

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders to gather data, disseminate insights and manage requests

Proven ability to influence senior financial and non-financial people alike and build strong relationships across a multi-site business

Confident in challenging stakeholders to maintain a healthy level of tension

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