FP&A Manager

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.

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Job title : Group FP&A Manager

Location : Manchester

Contract type : Permanent

WHO ARE WE

PZ Cussons is a FTSE250 listed consumer goods business, headquartered in Manchester, UK. We employ around 2,600 people across our operations in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Africa. 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, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of our employees and communities everywhere are at the heart of our business model and strategy, and captured by our purpose : For everyone, for life, for good.

If you want to join a business in transformation with exciting growth plans and the opportunity to work flexibly and finish at 1pm every Friday, apply to work for us today.

The Role :

The role forms part of the Group Financial Planning & Analysis team, which sits in the Group Finance team. The main focus of this role is to manage the consolidation of the group’s cashflow performance and, with support from a Finance Analyst, manage overhead costs within the central Group function.

The FP&A team produces timely and insightful analysis to the Executive Committee and Board, supporting key operational and strategic decision making.

The FP&A team works with the business units and group functions to drive performance and deliver the strategy by challenging performance and sharing financial planning best practice.

Accountabilities :

Monthly Actual Consolidation and Reporting

• Critically review all aspects of the consolidated management accounts and information submitted by business units, identifying risks / opportunities with comparison to latest forecast as well as identifying items that need to be reviewed through the forecast cycle
• Work collaboratively with Group Reporting team to perform key checks that ensure the accuracy & integrity of financial data
• Work collaboratively with the FP&A Systems Manager & Business Units to ensure the global consolidation process and data loads are accurately completed
• Responsible for the preparation of the Actual Financial Reporting pack and the CFO Board Report

Integrated Business Planning

Budget / Annual Planning

FP&A Projects

Key Skills and Qualifications :

Equal Opportunities

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.