Finance Business Partner

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for carrying out Performance, Reporting, and Controlling activities at the Unilever Casalpusterlengo (Italy) and Odense (Denmark) sites, while acting as a reliable and trusted business partner to the Supply Chain Factory organization.

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

• Contribute to driving the financial performance of the Casalpusterlengo and Odense sites, working closely with the leadership team and through UMS (Unilever Manufacturing System).
• Lead the annual business planning process, forecasts, and actual reporting.
• Lead cost improvement, restructuring, capex, and sourcing projects; provide challenge, perform sensitivity analysis, and build business cases.
• Provide financial expertise and challenge on ad hoc projects.
• Drive process improvement and identify automation opportunities within Finance and Performance Management.
• Lead and monitor all Cost Controlling activities (Month-End Close, Fixed Assets, Costing) performed by colleagues in Supply Chain Financial Services (SCFS).
• Liaise with SCFS to ensure the complete and timely execution of the Activity-Based Costing model and the allocation of overheads to products.
• Provide analysis of output transfer prices, explaining key drivers of movements.
• Maintain a robust forecasting system and ensure budget holders are actively involved.
• Actively contribute to the EU Supply Chain finance community, building relationships, driving performance improvements, and sharing best practices.
• Play an active role in driving change and continuous improvement, identifying areas for enhancement within the business and finance.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with strong leadership skills.
• Experience with SAP and Power BI required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Proven business partnering experience, with the ability to provide clear and sound financial insights, including risks and opportunities.
• Experience in digital transformation projects.
• Fluency in English and Italian.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in Supply Chain Finance and Consumer Goods (CPG) is strongly preferred.
• Previous people management experience is a plus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Hybrid working: 3 days on-site.

Please submit your application in English.

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