Foods Supply Chain Finance Business Partner

Who we are?

On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Many of our brands are well-known, household staples and old-time favourites including Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, OMO/Persil, Surf, TRESemmé, and Continental. 

We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world’s first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it’s at the heart of how we run our company today. In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all.  

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There’s no better time to join our team! 

Job Description Overview

We are looking for a commercially minded and highly capable finance leader to support the Tatura Factory and Foods Business Unit. This role offers the opportunity to lead performance, influence strategic decisions, and partner closely with operational and cross-functional teams to drive value, governance, and profitable growth. As a key member of the ANZ Finance team, you will play an important role in shaping business performance while helping simplify processes and strengthen stewardship across the broader finance agenda.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead finance performance management, governance, planning, and accountability for the Tatura Factory.
• Own the end-to-end Supply Chain Finance agenda for the Tatura Factory and Foods Business Unit, supporting value creation and profitable growth.
• Provide clear analysis, commercial insight, and performance recommendations to the Foods Business Unit Leadership Team, Tatura Factory Leadership Team, and ANZ Finance team.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and R&D to support innovation, savings delivery, capital investment, and strategic projects.
• Contribute as a key member of the ANZ Finance team, supporting the broader finance agenda, stewardship, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in a Supply Chain Finance role and strong SAP capability would be advantageous.
• Strong business partnering capability, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into clear insight and action.
• Experience in performance management, financial governance, and driving accountability for results.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinking, curiosity, and the ability to manage competing priorities while continuously improving ways of working.

Key Skills

• Trusted Business Partner - Ability to build relationships with a wide range of people

• Analytical Capability identifying actions and insights  

• Performance Management and holding others to account

• Experience of working in a changing environment, building processes

• Leading and building Teams

Key Competencies

• Firm & self-confident

• Bias for Speed, Accuracy & Action

• Strategic thinker – connect the dots

• Eye for detail

• Customer Focus

Other critical characteristics

• High levels of drive & determination to deliver tangible results improvement

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills

• Ability to work with cross functional team environment

• Ability to manage competing priorities

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Location and Travel

This role requires the successful candidate to be based within reasonable proximity to the Tatura factory site. Ad hoc travel to Sydney will also be required from time to time.

Why Join Us?

At Unilever, 94% of our employees at the Tatura factory would recommend us to friends and family. Here’s why: 

• On-site Support: Access to a social worker, and soft tissue clinic offering physiotherapy services

• Financial Rewards: pay reviews, and generous service awards

• Supplementary Sick Leave and Insurance Coverage: Ability to apply for additional paid sick leave for up to 76 calendar days, and salary continuance insurance for up to 2 years

• Inclusive Culture: Support for gender affirmation, interchangeable leave, career breaks, and domestic and family violence leave

• Flexible Work: Flexible working policy and 16 weeks of paid parental leave

• Product Perks: Company parcels packed with Unilever products each month

• Recognition Programs: Peer reward and recognition initiatives. 

• Exclusive Discounts: Deals with top brands like Dell, Apple, Headspace, HSBC Bank, AON Insurance, Bupa, Dermalogica, and more

• Career Development: Access to training through Degreed, Udemy, LinkedIn Learning, and study support. 

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter and your contributions make a real impact. You will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package that reflects your skills and impact. 

If you’re ready to take on the challenge and thrive in an environment where high performance meets flexibility and career progression, apply today!  

Unilever is an organization 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.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities.

At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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