Assistant Finance Manager Transformation Project

Function: Finance 
Reports to: Project Finance Manager 
Scope: Turkiye
Location: Istanbul, Umraniye 
Terms & Conditions: Project Management / Full-time

Please note that this is a fixed-term project role; however, successful performance during the project will lead to a permanent employment opportunity within Unilever. 

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 finance and looking to build a finance career then this role is just for you! 

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Support the day‑to‑day financial project operations of a large, multi‑country transformation project under the guidance of the Finance Project Manager

• Assist in the preparation, collection and initial review of financial reporting packs received from country teams, ensuring completeness, consistency and compliance with instructions

• Help coordinate inputs across central and country finance teams, tracking submissions, follow‑ups and open items

• Maintain project tracking tools (timelines, status trackers, issue logs, action lists) and support regular progress monitoring

• Support the documentation of reporting assumptions, basis of preparation and methodologies used within the project

• Respond to routine accounting and reporting queries from country teams, escalating more complex topics to the Project Manager

• Assist in the preparation of project status updates, materials and summaries for internal meetings and governance forums

• Support collaboration with external advisors (e.g. Big 4), including coordination of data requests and follow‑ups

• Contribute to audit and control‑related activities by supporting evidence gathering and documentation

• Provide general project and analytical support to ensure deliverables are met on time and with quality

Key Stakeholders

Internal:

• Finance Project Manager, Central Finance Teams, Country Controlling Teams, RTR Operating Centers

• Controls, IT and Information & Analytics teams (as required)

External:
Big 4 advisory / audit firms, third‑party providers (limited scope, as required)

All About You

• Early‑career professional with a financial mindset and interest in finance and transformation projects

• Basic to solid understanding of financial reporting and accounting concepts, ideally with some experience in preparing or reviewing financial data

• Well‑organised, structured and comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines

• Strong attention to detail combined with ability to see the broader picture

• Proactive, eager to learn and able to work effectively as part of a project team

• Good communication skills and confidence in working with stakeholders across teams

• Comfortable working with Excel and structured data packs; exposure to SAP or similar systems is a plus but not required

• Prior experience in a project, finance or controlling support role is an advantage, but not mandatory

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. 

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• Care Deeply – Demonstrates strong commitment to customer experience, people development, sustainability, and performance excellence. 

• Focus on What Counts – Prioritises what matters most to deliver the greatest impact. 

• Stay Three Steps Ahead – Thinks boldly and proactively to anticipate customer needs and external trends. 

• Deliver with Excellence – Takes ownership, moves with pace, and consistently delivers on commitments. 

• Talent Catalyst – Encourages learning, collaboration, and inclusion, while positively contributing to team engagement and shared success. 

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

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.