Merry Lylyana
Group Finance Operation Director @PZ Cussons
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WORK HISTORY
Group Finance Operation Director @PZ Cussons
Manchester, GB
Led Offshore Finance & Master Data Shared Service Centre at PZ Cussons- Operational Efficiency: Achieved a 15% reduction in headcount and annual savings of £0.6 million in the first year- Global Process Ownership: Implemented a framework in Finance, fostering continuous improvement capabilities- Management Service Framework: Established a foundation for the future Global Business Centre to drive operational efficiency.Group Control Transformation:UK Corporate Governance Preparation: Led the transformation project, implemented the 3-Lines Model.
EDUCATION
University of Indonesia
Master of Management
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)
Bachelor
ABOUT MERRY LYLYANA
Senior finance executive with 25+ years in global FMCG (Unilever, PZ Cussons), leading finance transformation, shared services, and strategic business partnering. Passionate about driving value through Integrated Business Planning (IBP), enabling data-led decisions, and delivering operational excellence across PtP, OtC, RtR, and MDM.Currently leading a global finance shared service centre for PZ Cussons, supporting business units across Asia, ANZ, and Europe with end-to-end ownership of PtP, OtC, RtR, and MDM operations.I thrive at the intersection of finance transformation and business strategy — with a strong passion for: Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to drive cross-functional alignment and sustainable growth Finance Business Partnering to enable data-driven decisions and commercial performance Shared Services & Process Excellence to deliver scalable, efficient, and compliant operationsProven track record in SSC transformation, ERP implementations (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics), cost optimisation, and building empowered, high-performing teams. People-first leader committed to governance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Now looking to bring this blend of strategic insight, operational leadership, and transformation expertise to a role where I can shape forward-looking plans, unlock value across functions, and help businesses scale responsibly.Let’s connect if you’re looking for leadership that drives planning excellence, finance partnership, and operational performance.
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