UKI Ice Cream TMI, BMI, Overheads, Financial Controller

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Job Title: UKI Ice Cream TMI, BMI, Overheads, Financial Controller

Business Function: Finance

Location: UKI Head office

Work-Level: WL1C

ABOUT ICE CREAM FINANCE

This is your chance for a ‘once in a lifetime’ career experience, playing a part in the creation of a fully independent, new Ice Cream organization. In Ice Cream Finance we are seizing this unique opportunity to reset the role of Finance, with a conscious move from being function-led to business-led. Together we will become the best and most admired finance team in the world, and we’ll do this by focusing on value creation, trailblazing future-fit financial processes and technology, and by becoming a training ground for financial craftmanship that will be the envy of everyone. Imagine the benefits of working within a single category, where everyone and everything is laser-focused on the same goal, where there's opportunity to develop deep and wide understanding of the business economics and international ecosystem of a single category and to translate that into value creation.

With Ice Cream Finance you will be able to operate with more freedom and in ways not always possible in legacy finance functions; and with end-to-end responsibility, you will be an empowered and accountable decision maker, free from the complexities and conflicting priorities of a matrix organization.

The role of Finance in this momentous moment is staggering, exciting, and yes...a little daunting, which is why we are looking for the best, you will be rewarded with a rich finance role, no matter where you are in your career, and within an environment that’s both fulfilling and fun ...after all, life tastes better with Ice Cream!

JOB PURPOSE

The Europe/ANZ Ice Cream Business Unit contributes ca 40% to the global IC business and has the ambition to accelerate underlying sales growth whilst stepping up underlying operating profit growth and ROIC. The ambition requires a high level of value creation, transformation and process re-design, which will be part of the new company establishment journey. The IC Finance function plays a pivotal role - supporting strategic business decisions, providing relentless focus on the cash and value, while setting up a strong stewardship function in a highly volatile environment.

The Ice Cream Financial Controller UKI will play a vital role in the entity’s financial reporting and controllership activities. As these processes will be set up independently from Unilever, you will get the opportunity to be involved in the process of setting up a new entity and handing over critical activities from one UL teams.

The role will report to the UKI Ice Cream Value Creation Demand Partner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In the short term, the priority will be to set TMI, Brand Marketing Investment & Overheads Controlling in the new organization. In the medium term it is expected to evolve to a wider role.

• Financial controlling Trade Investment
  • TTS budget control, Rebate and Overdue management for all channels
  • In month rebate and reviews incl detailed analysis on in-month performance and variances.

• Controlling Brand Marketing Investment:
  • Transition to a new BMI forecasting tool (Plan My Spend) instead of MyBMI
  • New CC structure vs. the current IO structure
  • Set Plan/Budget, track and partner corrective actions

• Controlling Overheads:
  • New Cost center structure for Overheads
  • Set Plan/Budget, track and partner corrective actions

• Establishment support
  • Play a role in the transition of Controller and Cash responsibilities from Unilever UKI to the UKI Ice Cream legal entities
  • Ensure the UKI Statutory Reporting, Financial Accounting & drive Process excellence
  • Ensure Proactive Risk Management & Controls for UKI
  • Monitor delivery Cash targets
  • Tax Compliance: Coordination with Ice Cream & External Tax authorities on direct/indirect tax compliances

ALL ABOUT YOU

Skills & Experience

• Professional qualification (CA/ACMA/MBA/Masters or equivalent).
• Experience in areas of financial accounting, controlling and risk management
• FMCG or comparable industry experience preferred
• Excellent commercial acumen credentials with a proven track record on delivery
• Experience in managing in-market control framework, cash and stewardship preferred
• Financial forecasting and cash up exposure, with a track record in driving Forecast accuracy
• High degree of flexibility and ability to quickly understand new topics
• Experience managing local and regional stakeholders
• Experience in presenting to and communicating with senior Finance and non-Finance stakeholders
• “Can Do” (founder) mentality to unlock problems and drive accurate, effective solutions with speed, showing passion and motivation for business growth.
• Extensive analytical skills to analyse data to make informed decisions, optimize processes and costs.

Leadership

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best. Inspires powerful teamwork and collaboration, connecting people for better results.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.
• BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates opportunities for profitable growth through the core and beyond.

NOTES

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible.

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.   

Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Juli Molina on Juli.Molina@unilever.com

What we offer

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. 

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. 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. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com).

Relocation to the UK

Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions.