Oct 5, 2012

Head of Finance Supply Chain at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc is part of a large Group of multinational companies that is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of household goods. Our company brands are household names and leaders in various segments of the market. Owing to the continuing need for market expansion, opportunities have been created for young graduates to join our organisation.


We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Head of Finance Supply Chain

Job Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
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
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS an advantage.
Application Closing Date
12 October, 2012

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:

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