Associate Finance Manager, Foods S&OP

Background & Purpose of the Job
At Unilever, we act fast to anticipate consumer needs, fast to translate ideas into new products, and fast to make, distribute and market them. We create products that people enjoy, trust and use as part of their daily lives. Which is why, as part of Unilever, you could make an impact on a global and local scale.
We look for people with different views, ideas, experiences and backgrounds to bring dynamism to the business and, most importantly, an empathy with consumers. It's those individuals working together that make Unilever one of the most successful consumer goods companies in the world. Individuals with the courage to be heard, seize opportunities and take risks.
A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. You can shape your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth.
As an Associate Finance Manager – Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Foods you will partner with the Foods business unit to drive our financial planning, forecast and overall S&OP process. As part of the Foods Finance Team, you will proactively ensure the business is future fit and enabled to meet its financial goals.
Who You Are & What You’ll Do
The Associate Finance Manager – S&OP NA Foods will assist in the coordination of the financial planning process for the Foods Business Unit (BU) in North America. This role is accountable for bridging overall P&L changes in the Cashup, Forecast and Actuals cycle, while driving value creation and performance agenda towards in-year business targets. Strong communication across both non-finance and finance teams, to ensure deliverables and timelines are met, is a key to success. You will partner closely with the Finance Business Partners, Marketing Teams, & Business Unit leadership, and assist with the preparation of content for the NA S&OP Meetings, BG/BU Results & Forecast Presentations and Global Forecast Submissions. A growth mindset is key in this role given the out-year strategy and P&L roadmap support that is provided. There will be a key focus in helping to advance the overall S&OP process through digital transformation initiatives as well as other simplification efforts. You’ll contribute to our culture of being collaborative, respectful, transparent, inclusive, and efficient. This role reports directly to the NA Foods FP&A Manager.
• You’re a dot connector: Partners across finance and the BU to identify, drive, and deliver value as well as provide transparency, analysis and insights.
• You’re a changemaker: Will develop a deep understanding of the business and to inspire change in the way we lead the business to ensure we grow in a profitable, sustainable way.
• You’re a paradox navigator: The ability to navigate the many embedded operational and system complexities as well as organizational awareness in the Compass Organization.

What You’ll Need To Succeed
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum three years of relevant work experience
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly communicate results and implications of analysis
• Experience communicating financial acumen effectively with all levels of the organization including finance and non-finance.
• Ability to handle and work under pressure and to tight deadlines, strong bias for action, ability to work with remote teams
• Strong technical acumen and attention to detail.
• Experience in PBCS/AFO/PowerBI is strongly preferred.
• Strong Team Player. Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment.
What We Can Offer You
Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability
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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

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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.

Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.

For more information on your federal rights, please seeKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.