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.
Reference No.
Revision /Date
November 2025
Job Title:
Commercial Finance Manager
Job Grade:
5
Department:
Finance
Department Strategic Objectives
From:
To:
To deliver financial KPIs for the business and drive improvement in net revenue management
Job Purpose:
To support the business in hitting its target via the delivery of financial KPIs, business planning, promotional spend, budget metrics and optimisation initiatives.
Responsible to:
Head of Commercial Finance PZCC
Responsible for:
Finance Analysts
Key Accountabilities:
- Delivery of budget across all key metrics OP, OC% and operational NWC%
- Drive delivery of price mix and RGM initiatives
With Commercial and portfolio expansion in line with the growth ambitions.
- Reduce debt and stock levels in PZ Consumer, Full NWC reconciliation and drivers monthly
- Enhance efficiency of IBP process to deliver efficient Commercial Planning.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness on the Commercial Finance Reporting to the CFO
- Ensure useful outcome from the Market Visits (monthly report to the CFO and regularly assess the quality of the market data used for Commercial decisions (marketing research, Credit limits vs sales vs DSO, stock availability, etc.)
- Deliver overheads optimisations initiatives in line with budget
- Drive efficiency of promotional spend – ensure accuracy and timelines on the commercial finance reporting to CFO
- Support delivery of Audit plan (Internal and external) – ensure timely management review, input and action plans
- Ensure Internal audit plans are applied/ timelines in the contribution for external audit
Key Stakeholders: Internal Relationships
Develop robust relationships with strategic stakeholders.
Persons Specification :
Knowledge / Qualifications/ Technical/ Professional experience:
- Self-starter with 7+ years of practice or industry experience in a multinational/ FMCG company.
- B.Sc. Accounting, Business Administration, Banking & Finance/ finance related discipline
- ACA/ACCA/CPA/CISA/CIA qualification required.
- Well-developed corporate communication skills and deep proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Experience of interfacing with senior management.
- Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Strong behavioural and interpersonal skills
Key Behaviours:
- Act Authentically
- Build Capability
- Challenge Convention
- Delivers fast and smart
- Establish Connections
- Focus to win
At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds because your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.
If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone.
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What We Do
Want to be part of the success story of some of the world’s leading household brands? Join us and you could be helping to enhance the lives of consumers around the world with extraordinary products.
Talent, imagination and drive will take you places at PZ Cussons. Join our global family to see what’s possible. We believe work should be fulfilling and talent should be recognised, so if you have positive attitude, aptitude and ambition, there’s no end to the opportunities available. You’ll work on the best brands, in interesting markets and with great people who truly excel in their field.
We have teams based in London, Manchester and Salford in the UK, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and New York!
Our brands include Carex, Charles Worthington, Cussons Baby, Fudge haircare range, Imperial Leather, Original Source, Rafferty’s Garden, Sanctuary Spa, St. Tropez, and many more… and you could be part of it…
