PZ Recruits Head Of Finance Supply Chain

PZ Cussons operates in selected markets that have the potential for future growth, both in mature and emerging markets. Our presence across Africa, Asia and Europe ensures a naturally balanced portfolio of global markets, which we continually review to ensure they provide the Group with the best opportunities for profitable growth. We take pride in our knowledge of local markets which enables us to respond quickly and appropriately to local needs. We recruit, develop and retain a great team of people who are aligned with our values and who can drive our plans for growth. Our aim is to create a high performance culture offering career experiences and development. We work together as a true meritocracy where leadership is determined by talent.

We are recruiting for the position of a:

Job Title:  Head of Finance Supply Chain
Location: Lagos

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide all required financial support to the Manufacturing SBU and particularly the Managing Director in terms of financial leadership and guidance.
• Ensure that all investment and sourcing proposals are fully analyzed with the financial impact being understood and the returns optimized.
• Pro-actively seek ways to further drive the profitability of the SBU, via margin improvement initiatives and other tools.
• Ensure that the monthly and yearly profit performance is tracked and that the status is explained to the management teams on a continuous basis
• Ensure that proper spending controls are in place and that the unit is aware of the actual spending vs latest commitments.
• Manage the overall costing process and ensure that the standard costs for current and new products reflect the true picture and that any changes are pro-actively reconciled and communicated.
• Assess the impact on standard costs of raw material and other cost increases and ensure that these impacts are understood throughout the organization.
• Together with the rest of the unit team, drive to optimize working capital.
• Ensure that the company’s assets are safe-guarded by working closely with internal audit to ensure that appropriate levels of controls are in place and that any exposures are addressed.

The Person: 
The right candidate must possess:

• ICAN, ACA or ACCA qualification.
• At least 10 years post NYSC experience in an FMCG outfit.
• Strong Costing and Stock Accounting experience.
• Very strong Factory Accounting and Supply Chain experience. The ideal candidate would have been finance responsible for a multi-site manufacturing structure.
• Critical to this position is interpersonal skills and effective communication both verbal and written.
• Strong system knowledge of ERP and financial modelling tools. Mfg Pro and Hyperion experience would be an advantage.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS an advantage

Application Closing Date
30 August, 2012

Method of Application
Interested and Qualified Candidate should:
Click here to apply online