AM Finance

ABOUT UNILEVER  

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.    

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.  

JOB PURPOSE  

Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you. If you are interested in playing a pivotal role in helping business achieve its key targets, then this role is just for you.   

This Finance Business Partner will be responsible for two key areas; i.e.  

• Month-end closing and Management Reporting  

• Supply Chain Indirects – Finance Business Partnering 

Month-end closing and Management Reporting:

• Manage and coordinate the month end close delivery process in accordance with the GCAD closing timelines  

• Ensure accounting transactions reconciliation with Management Accounts, and deploy relevant Management Reporting tools/system (SAP FI-PA/BW/iFinance)  

• Being the main contact point when working with external support team to lead, coordinate and close issues related to month end close  

• Manage and deliver accurate results and MR packs to Global with support commentary in accordance with the GCAD timelines  

• Lead preparation and execution of Reporting Changes, restatement activities and Business Changes with cross-functional teams 

• Play an active role in driving change and continuous improvement in the month end close process and identify areas that require improvement  

• Drive global management reporting change/new requirement implementation in country   

• Lead integrated SAP-issues resolution across functions 
   

Supply Chain Indirects:

• Partner with National Management & BUs teams to plan, monitor, and control supply chain overhead budgets 

• Lead monthly supply chain overhead reporting, including variance analysis vs budget/forecast 

• Identify and drive cost optimization and efficiency initiatives across departments 

• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring accurate supply chain overhead projections 

• Ensure strong governance and compliance over supply chain overhead spending and approval processes, including scrap sales governance 

• Challenge cost assumptions and provide decision support to business leaders 

• Monitor cost allocation methodologies and ensure fairness and transparency 

• Drive accountability by conducting performance reviews with budget owners 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Finance Graduate or Finance Professional Qualification (CA/ACCA) 

• At least 3-4 years of relevant finance experience (experience in month-end closing process of a reputable organization is highly preferred) 

Skills  

• Have Management Reporting experience  

• Possess problem solving skills 

• Be a detail-oriented person and have technical systems related skills (SAP knowledge is highly preferred) 

• Possess good communication/coordination skills with high level of English language proficiency 

• Resilience (ability to cope with time pressure and challenges)   

• Accountability & Responsibility   

• Stakeholder Management 

• Data driven decision making   

• Ability to drive financial excellence in a complex and dynamic environment 

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors  

• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.  

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.  

• TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.  

• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.  

• CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.  

• BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.