Unilever Operations (UniOps) is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. UniOps serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.
Within the service catalogue of UniOps, Commercial Experience organisation is responsible for the management and delivery of finance and supplier services globally.
FUNCTION AND SERVICE LINE INTRODUCTION
- In this role you will work as part of the Global Supply Chain Finance Services (SCFS) team at Unilever.
- At SCFS we aim to “create value through continuous global impact on the financial results of Unilever” and we live a strong purpose “inspired to make an impact”.
- Our operational scope includes costing, accounting, reporting and controlling activities within the domain of Supply Chain Finance.
- We work in a dynamic environment with significant change in ways of working resulting from continuous improvement projects, automated/robotised solutions, data driven insights.
- With our ambitious continuous improvement and new scope agenda, we are focusing on different aspects. Redesigning the global process models, process optimizations by utilizing third party service provider and technology solutions, lead and own the design of global/regional projects. Ensure compliance in financial controls and develop solutions to drive analytics and insights.
- SCFS activities are delivered from locations across 3 continents – Europe (Poland), Americas (Mexico) and Asia (India).
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Assistant Finance Manager gives support to the Supply chain Finance teams in business, by performing various day to day operational activities on their behalf, discussing and sharing relevant information and assumptions behind these activities so that SCF Business teams can concentrate on their core business partnering tasks.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
- Governing the service delivery of the processes with 3PSP.
- Business Partner and First point of contact within Unilever for relevant processes
- Design support for assigned SCF processes.
- Manage effective service delivery, creating exceptional user experience in stakeholder community
- In depth understanding of business systems and tools.
- GFCF controls understanding, documentation and attend / support SOX and other Audits
- Data mining and KPI development.
- Driving Excellence in service delivery and continuous improvements.
- Support internal discussions by sharing Global picture with right facts.
- Benchmark processes across the globe to spot and and drive opportunities to harmonize or implement more efficient ways of working.
- Support / Lead various projects touching the processes governed by Global SCFS or implementation of new scope activities.
- Support the deployment of the M&A and disposal agenda across globe.
- Financial accounting accruals, SCFS results reporting and Project accounting.
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Experience & Qualifications
- Masters or Bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent experience.
- Background in Finance (> 3 years’ experience).
- Prior experience in Finance and Accounting (e.g. SU finance).
- Experience in Project management.
- English fluency (Business level).
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
- Project Management, knowledge transfer or production controlling experience would be an adventage.
SKILLS –
- Financial Accounting and Reporting knowledge.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving mind-set.
- Effective Communication: Fluent in English, oral and written.
- Prioritization and Planning of own agenda.
- Forward looking approach and ability to provide “what if” analysis.
- A strong customer and service centric mindset.
- Stakeholders Management.
- IT skills – excellent level of computer literacy (incl excel & SAP).
- Team working – demonstrate commitment to the team in helping to achieve goals; proactively share best practice, ideas and insights with colleagues.
- Agility and ability to adjust quickly to changes.
- Strong in holding self and others accountable.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Unilever Behaviors
- PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
- PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.