Finance Analyst – Supply Chain at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

PZ Cussons is a vibrant consumer goods company that has created some of the most recognizable and adored brands in the world. We operate globally in carefully chosen developed and growing regions that provide the most strategic potential for future growth, drawing on our more than 130 years of experience. Our top-notch supply chains and distribution networks allow us to satisfy the demands of our worldwide customer base and provide high-quality brands that improve daily life and add value.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Analyst – Supply Chain

Job Requisition ID: JR001835
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time

Job summary

• To support the logistics unit of Supply Chain (inbound, outbound, Distribution Centres and Depots, etc) by providing detailed financial information, visibility, and insight into logistic cost and to drive cost optimization and compliance

Key Accountabilities

• Logistics cost control to maximize OP, guide logistic team on their spent and make a quality and effective decision to CSL leadership team.
• Ensuring cost drivers are visible to all CSL stakeholders and support in the delivery of all other assignments and objectives
• Balance sheet control, reconciliation and review of Local freight accrual and transporters Deduction, inventory and other logistic related issues
• Coordinate FG stock count across all DC and Depot. Call out reasons for stock variance to all stake holders and ensure adequate controls are put in place
• Give clarity and response to any query or request from external and internal audit on issues that relate to logistics
• Evaluation of logistic monthly COST TO SERVE and ensure risks and opportunities are properly call-out to logistics team and this is properly recognized in financial planning
• Preparation and submission of CSL overhead budget on quarterly and annual basis in line with communicated deadline

Persons Specification
Knowledge / Skills/ Qualifications/ Technical/ Professional experience:

• Minimum of B.Sc./HND in relevant discipline.
• Membership of ICAN or ACCA is desirable
• Technical/Professional Experience:
• 3 -5 years minimum work experience
• Strong analysis and stock accounting experience required
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Sound Knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practice
• FMCG, logistics (inbound, outbound, Distribution Centers and Depots, etc) experience preferred

Required Behavioral Competences:

• BOLD – As individuals we are Bold.  Fearless, pioneering, and passionate, open and honest, true to ourselves and proud of who we are
• ENERGETIC – In our teams we are Energetic.  Dynamic and proactive, capable, and flexible, embracing change and moving fast into the future
• STRIVING – As a business we are Striving.  Raising the bar, pushing performance, aiming high and achieving more
• TOGETHER – Our shared culture brings us Together.  One family, many voices; supported, included, respectful, empowered, and with joy in what we do

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 24th January, 2025.