Overheads Analyst

Unilever is currently hiring for Overheads Analyst

Function: Finance

Reports to: FET Finance Manager

Scope: Southern Africa

Location: Durban

Terms & Conditions: Full time

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are passionate about Financial Analysis, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Business partner key stakeholders from all functions to drive overhead forecasting and savings initiatives.

• Drive the bottom -up IBP process and monthly forecasting.

• Take the lead on all overhead savings project and related business cases.

• Work with key stakeholders on the monthly forecast and accruals, ensuring robust & accurate forecast.

• Analyse the actual overhead results vs the forecast and ensure corrective actions to drive minimal variances.

• Manage all journals, posting, accruals relating to overheads actuals and forecast.

• Provide leadership, drive and own continuous business improvement and behaviour change as growth enabler to create competitive advantage.

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance (professional qualification in accounting e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CPA etc is advantageous)

• 2-3 years working experience in Finance and preferably experience in roles
  covering financial analysis.

• Strong analytical capabilities with bias to drive action

• Ability to identify existing and potential risks and development of mitigation plans.

• Advanced Microsoft office skills, SAP & BW operational knowledge

• Knowledge on reporting tools like Power BI

Skills

• Accounting and reporting

• Financial Analysis

• Data Visualization

• Risk Management

• Stakeholder Management

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.  We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country, and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.  

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.

This is an office-based role in Durban and requires 100% of time attendance on site.

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.