Commercial Finance Junior Manager

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to drive commercial and sales finance excellence in Poland by enabling data-driven decision-making, strengthening financial governance, optimizing trade marketing investments, and supporting sustainable business growth. As a key business partner to Customer Development, Marketing, and Customer Strategy Planning teams, this position plays a critical role in forecasting, profitability analysis, budget management, and ensuring robust financial controls across commercial operations.

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

• Ensure accurate and compliant rebate accrual management, including creation, maintenance, revisions, and governance of contractual rebates and consumer price promotions.

• Monitor and control Trade Marketing Investment (TMI) and marketing budgets, providing insights and recommendations to support business objectives.

• Deliver and maintain critical financial reporting, including customer profitability analysis, promotional spending, and performance tracking.

• Partner with Customer Development, Marketing, and Customer Strategy Planning teams to provide financial analysis and support commercial decision-making.

• Support customer negotiations through financial modelling, profitability assessments, and scenario analysis.

• Lead and strengthen OTC controls across channels, ensuring compliance with internal policies and financial governance requirements.

• Coordinate audit activities related to rebate accruals and TMI controls, working closely with internal and external auditors.

• Collaborate with shared service teams and external service providers to ensure effective pricing execution and operational excellence.

• Support forecasting, month-end processes, financial planning activities, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.

• Identify opportunities for process simplification, continuous improvement, and enhanced financial performance through data-driven insights.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional finance qualification and a minimum of 4 years of experience in finance, commercial finance, business partnering, or operational finance roles.

• Strong understanding of FMCG financials, including P&L management, forecasting cycles, month-end close activities, and financial performance analysis.

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with large datasets, reporting tools, and financial systems.

• Fluent English and Polish communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders across different functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing trade marketing investments, rebate accruals, pricing processes, and commercial finance controls.

• Knowledge of Power BI and business performance management tools, with experience in data visualization and reporting.

• Proven track record of driving process improvements, challenging existing ways of working, and supporting organizational change initiatives.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Temporary contract

• 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

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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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