Group Supply Chain Finance Manager

PZ Cussons; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Private medical cover

Flexible holidays

Hybrid/electric car scheme

Cycle to work

Onsite gym

Share Incentive Plan

Discounted PZ products

Job summary

PZ Cussons in Manchester seeks a Group Supply Finance Manager to lead finance partnering across procurement and supply chain. You’ll turn data into action, steer forecasting and budgeting, and influence senior stakeholders across markets to drive value and governance. This is a central role shaping the supply chain finance agenda.

The ideal candidate holds a recognised accounting qualification with proven FMCG experience and a collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification or equivalent finance qualification.
• Strong finance business partnering experience within supply chain, procurement or manufacturing.
• Ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with senior stakeholders across functions/markets.
• Expertise in forecasting, budgeting, costing, inventory, cash flow and supply chain financial performance.
• Strong analytical skills and capability with SAP and complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Partner with procurement and supply chain leaders to shape sourcing strategies and investment decisions.
• Lead standard costing, variance analysis and reporting across key supply chain cost drivers.
• Improve planning accuracy through forecasting, performance reviews and budgeting across the supply chain.
• Provide insight into FX exposure, freight costs, working capital and cash performance.
• Strengthen governance, controls and continuous improvement across inventory and finance processes.
• Coach and develop a Supply Chain Finance Analyst to grow capability within the team.

Skills

Finance partnering

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Costing

Data analytics

Team coaching

Education

Recognised accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

POSITION SNAPSHOT

• Role: Group Supply Finance Manager - Supply Chain Finance
• Location: Manchester
• Contract: Permanent

WHY US AND WHY THIS ROLE

Seize the opportunity to be part of a unique business with an exciting vision for the future - where we dare to be bold, discover what’s possible, and do incredible. Dare. Discover. Do.

At PZ Cussons, we offer five big reasons that people join and stay: Futureproof Our Brands, Create Your Own Impact, Accelerate Your Craft, Flexibility to Perform, And Collaborate with Intent.

As Group Supply Chain Finance Manager, you’ll be the finance lead supporting Group Procurement while helping shape the wider supply chain finance agenda across multiple markets, currencies and business units. You’ll bring insight, challenge and commercial thinking to decisions that drive value, improve forecasting and strengthen performance. This role sits at the centre of strategic supply chain conversations, partnering with senior stakeholders to turn complex data into actions that make a real difference. You’ll also play an important role in developing capability within the team and helping the business make smarter, more informed decisions.

This is a role with real influence. You’ll balance commercial ambition with long‑term value, working closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver results that matter.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Partner with procurement and supply chain leaders to shape sourcing strategies, transformation initiatives and investment decisions that deliver sustainable value.
• Drive visibility of cost performance by leading standard costing, variance analysis and reporting across key supply chain cost drivers, helping the business respond with confidence.
• Improve planning accuracy through leadership of forecasting, performance reviews and annual budgeting activities across the supply chain function.
• Provide meaningful insight into foreign exchange exposure, freight costs, working capital and cash performance to support better business decisions.
• Strengthen governance, controls and continuous improvement across inventory, reporting and finance processes.
• Turn complex data into clear recommendations while coaching and developing a Supply Chain Finance Analyst to grow capability across the team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• A recognised accounting qualification or equivalent finance qualification.
• Strong finance business partnering experience within supply chain, procurement, manufacturing or a related environment.
• The ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with senior stakeholders across different functions and markets.
• Expertise in forecasting, budgeting, costing, inventory, cash flow and broader supply chain financial performance.
• Strong analytical skills, including confidence working with SAP and complex datasets to create clear, actionable insight.
• Experience coaching or developing others, with FMCG experience viewed favourably.

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

MyBenefits brings together your total rewards in one place, giving you the flexibility to choose what matter most. Key benefits we offer include:

• Competitive annual bonus, pension, life assurance and Share Incentive Plan
• Private medical cover plus health & wellbeing support
• Flexible holiday options, including buy and accrual
• 1pm Friday finish for better work-life balance
• Hybrid/electric car scheme, cycle to work & free mortgage advice
• Discounted and complimentary PZ products
• Onsite gym (where available)

OUR PURPOSE, CULTURE AND VALUES

At PZ Cussons, our purpose is For Everyone, For Life, For Good. Guided by our BEST values, Bold, Energetic, Striving and Together, we nurture a culture where people feel empowered to grow, perform and make a meaningful difference every day.

We retain the pioneering spirit of our founders by building portfolios of locally loved brands across our key markets in the UK, ANZ, Nigeria and Indonesia, backed by the manufacturing scale and capability of a global business.

Spanning Personal, Home and Baby Care, our products are trusted by millions of consumers worldwide, including Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

INCLUSION AND FAIRNESS

We’re committed to building diverse teams that reflect our consumers and communities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know.

Dare to be bold, Discover what’s possible, and Do the incredible.