JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to lead the team of financial professionals (2-3 members) and comprises activities for the Unilever Supply Chain organizations.

The content of the job is to coordinate the team to give great service and finance support for the European Category Finance organization over Sourcing Units costing and standard pricing.

You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full responsibility for the robust finance process within Supply Chain Financial Services Analyst team: TRACE, ABC Make and Transfer Price analytics, SU Costing
• Leading the team delivering high quality analytics services supporting business partners in decision making and value creation
• Responsibility for initiating and leading continuous improvement projects within the team and ensuring that all new/modified processes are embedded flawlessly in the team
• Responsible for managing the team:
  • Direct coaching and leading the team (task delegation, task prioritizing, tracking the workload and task scope for the individuals and the team)
  • Full responsibility for securing process continuity
  • Effective managing team/employee development and ensuring continual knowledge building and skills and competencies development
  • Manage priorities and assign tasks to guarantee that the team’s resources are used effectively
  • Responsibility for recruitment process for the team
  • Responsibility for annual appraisal process and performance management
• Communication with Make Finance community to ensure smooth & effective finance operation, ensuring all issues are escalated and resolved within timescales

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in finance and team management, including at least one year in a leadership role.
• University degree in Finance
• Fluent English proficiency (written and verbal)
• Ability to work effectively in an international and virtual environment, managing priorities and tasks across diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with a strong focus on collaboration.
• Proactive approach to internal customer service and continuous process improvement, demonstrating initiative and accountability.
• Strong analytical skills, with responsibility for financial processes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Business Partnering, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Knowledge of supply chain finance, including costing and transfer pricing analytics.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and complex functions.

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Hybrid work and flexibility
• Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications
• Sharing the cost of professional training & courses
• Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others
• Extra days off to take care of yourself and others
• Unilever store - Our products at attractive prices

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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