Financial Planning and Control Analyst

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.

• Be part of a great Finance team supporting the Supply function
• Genuine Career Development opportunities
• Great Company Culture and Work life balance (hybrid and half day Fridays)

International FMCG PZ Cussons currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance/Accounting Graduate, commercially minded with an interest in FMCG and Supply functions.

About Us

With a reputation for excellence and an impressive market leading brand portfolio including, Morning Fresh, Radiant, Rafferty's Garden and St Tropez, PZ Cussons Australia is part of the growing global success story with more BOLD plans ahead.

We are passionate about our people and their development – every employee has a subscription to the full suite of 16,000 online LinkedIn Learning courses and you will have a structured development plan with the option of a mentor to guide and challenge you to reach career goals.

Our Social, Charity, Heath & Well-being committees drive regular activities as we continue with a flexible, hybrid/ working from home model. Volunteer days and quarterly social events such as barefoot bowls are a regular. Additionally - quarterly Staff discounts and half-day Fridays (every week) are some other attractive benefits.

The Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive team player to own the tax/audit co-ordination and provide finance business partnering and accounting support to parts of the Supply Chain function.

The key focus of the role is:

• Finacial planning and analysis including monthly reporting
• Supporting tax accounting completion and co-ordination
• Supporting and coordinating Internal and external audit
• Monthly/Quarterly tax submissions
• Monthly NWC review and forecast
• Quarterly ABS survey, GST review
• Half yearly payment times reporting
• Annual FBT, NZ Customs, WHT, R&D lodgement
• BPC & SAP Super user
• Monthly Overheads review and forecast
• Tracking and monitoring freight variances on international inbound freight from third party providers
• Monthly checking of freight model for provision position, quarterly actualization of blended freight rate
• Fielding ad hoc freight related queries from commercial team
• Intercompany sales to NZ price maintenance & margin correction

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in finance or accounting (essential)
• CPA/ICA professional qualification or near completion
• 2+ years’ experience in audit/tax
• Experience in FMCG preferable but not essential
• Working in a SAP environment and BI reporting highly desirable
• Advanced Excel skills highly desirable

Does this sound like you?

You will be a Team Player with great Communication skills (verbal and written). You will need a strong interest in learning and developing your knowledge of Finance, Supply Chain and broader commercial business principles.

If you have a positive attitude, are passionate about these brands and are looking to join a well-regarded International FMCG with a truly amazing culture, please apply.

PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!