Port Sunlight Factory and UK HC SC Finance Manager
UnileverJob Title: Port Sunlight Factory and UK HC SC Finance Manager
Work-level: 2C
Location: Port Sunlight
Travel up to 5%
Reports to: Rakiz Farooq
Purpose of the role:
This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of Unilever’s Europe Home Care business. We have a clear strategy called "Bring it Home!" that drives our vision to become “the most admired home care company”. The role sits at the epicenter of the Business Unit Finance team partnering the largest market on supply chain cost, operations and transformation.
Main Responsibilities
Business Partnering and Performance Management
o Partner and influence site leadership team to deliver best-in-class productivity.
o Drive country P&L with insights and interventions on supply chain costs.
o Highlight key hotspots requiring joint supply chain and markets efforts in order to drive costs/service optimization (e.g. SKU complexity reduction)
o Be the custodian of monthly performance management rhythm for factory production costs; actuals, forecast, managing risks/opportunities and gap closing actions.
o Lead Master Plan for production costs.
o Drive the waste reduction agenda (Zero Based Material Waste, Business Waste) aligned with category strategy/plan.
o Custodian of production CAPEX and investment appraisals.
Change Programs / Transformation
o Ensure on-time and in full delivery of in-flight Change Programs.
o Scope future transformation agenda in line with business needs.
o Drive long terms factory digital masterplans and run-to-standard initiatives
Stewardship
o Ensure effective implementation of relevant Financial controls including Fixed Assets, Inventory and IFRS compliance.
o Drive financial control stewardship resulting in zero control deficiencies.
People Development
o Manage and develop team of Finance resources.
o Continuously energize and motivate the individuals to become a highly effective finance team
Knowledge and Skills Required
o Strong business acumen, has a natural passion for operations design and business results. Is biased towards actions that have the most tangible and significant impact to the business.
o High level of flexibility to see the big picture but at the same time courage to deep-dive into specific areas if need arises
o A solid understanding of accounting, controls and FP&A
o Strong problem-solving skills, analytical ability, strategic and critical thinking with focus on insights and story telling,
o Ability to present effectively to senior leaders in the organization and to flex the communication style depending on the audience.
o Ability to work remotely with numerous stakeholders and to develop with them collaborative relationships.
o Genuine passion to develop people through mentoring and coaching.
Experience Required
o 8-10 years’ experience, experience in SC finance roles highly desirable.
By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to apply for other positions.
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What We Offer
Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.
Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.
Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever | Unilever.
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