Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain in Manchester

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.

WHO ARE WE

PZ Cussons is an international consumer goods business, headquartered in Manchester, UK. We employ just under 2500 people across our operations in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Africa. 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:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Finance Business Partner to join our Supply Chain Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all financial activities for our logistics and warehouse operations, including partnering with stakeholders, analysing complex data sets, and explaining finance to non-finance personnel. The role covers all UK supply chain activities, including PZ Personal Care and PZ Beauty, as well as procurement finance activities, including setting standard costs and owning and reporting purchase variances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial leadership and support for our supply chain operations, as well as procurement activities, for both PZ Personal Care and PZ Beauty
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop and maintain financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for all relevant areas of the business
• Analyse complex data sets to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders
• Develop and maintain financial models and tools to support decision-making
• Explain complex finance concepts to non-finance personnel, including senior management and cross-functional teams
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and present findings to senior management
• Monitor and report on key financial metrics and KPIs, and make recommendations for improvement as needed
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain and procurement functions
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and accounting standards
• Review and evaluate capital expenditure projects to ensure they are aligned with the site's financial objectives and provide appropriate return on investment

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified accountant with years of relevant experience, ideally in supply chain or procurement finance
• Strong financial analysis skills, with experience in complex financial modelling and data analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex finance concepts to non-finance personnel
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working in an FMCG manufacturing environment is preferred
• Advanced Excel skills, with proficiency in financial reporting systems and tools

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 and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers. Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying. 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.