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
In SCFS we recently established a Global SCFS operations team managing end to end processes for all countries globally through implementation of a Global Process Model.
The Finance analyst will perform various activities covering the processes below:
- Product Costing (New Products, Periodic Standard Costing) and Transfer Pricing
- Innovation Business Case Costing
- Purchase Price Variance Analysis
- Financial Accounting and Controls
- Month-End Close, Reporting and Analytics
- Trade Debtor
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
- Global process deployment for Purchase Price Variance analysis, NPD Costing, Innovation Costing, Financial accounting and Controls.
- Subject matter expertise in the relevant area(s)
- Business Partner and first point of contact within Unilever for relevant processes
- Guide and deliver through the 3PSPs (CG, IBM etc.) and monitor performance
- Manage effective service delivery, creating exceptional user experience in stakeholder community
- In depth understanding of business systems and tools
- Global Financial Controls Framework (mainly in the area of Make to Deliver and Fixed Assets/CAPEX) controls understanding, documentation and attend / support SOX and other Audits
- Data mining and KPI monitoring and improvements
- Excellent service delivery and continuous improvements
- Issue management and resolution
- Support preparation of Governance meetings with global stakeholders such as Capgemini and Global Procurement Finance, SCF and OCs
- Support internal discussions by sharing a global picture with the right facts. Benchmark cross-cluster to spot and drive opportunities to harmonize or implement more efficient ways of working
- Support various projects touching the processes NPD Costing, Innovation Costing and Purchase Price Variance Analysis
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Experience & Qualifications
- Masters or Bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent experience
- Background in Finance (> 2 years’ experience)
- Prior experience in Finance and Accounting
- Experience in Project management
- English fluency (Business level)
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
- Project Management, knowledge transfer or production controlling experience would be an advantage
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.