Commercial Finance Manager at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commercial Finance Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR001998
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Responsible to: Head of Commercial Finance PZCC
Responsible for: Finance Analysts
Revision /Date: November 2025
Job Grade: 5
Department: Finance

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.

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:

• B.Sc. Accounting, Business Administration, Banking & Finance/ finance related discipline
• ACA/ACCA/CPA/CISA/CIA qualification required.
• Self-starter with 7+ years of practice or industry experience in a multinational/ FMCG company.
• 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

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.