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Business Unit Representative - Management Reporting and FP&A – Ice Cream ERP Implementation

Job ID:
R-43533
Category:
Finance
Location:
Istanbul, Istanbul
Date posted:
07/07/2025
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Business Unit Representative - Management Reporting and FP&A – Ice Cream ERP Implementation

Scope: Global, Full time

Location: Türkiye or Pakistan

Reports to: MR and FP&A Leads – Ice Cream ERP Implementation – Ice Cream ERP Implementation

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE:

The Business Unit Representative – Management Reporting and FP&A will serve as the key liaison between the Business Unit (BU) and the central finance project team. This role ensures that financial planning, reporting, and analysis processes are accurately integrated into the new ERP system while maintaining global standardization. The position is instrumental in driving financial transformation, ensuring compliance, and aligning financial data and reporting structures across all business units.

This position is part of a large-scale ERP implementation project, with a duration of approximately 2.5–3 years.

Business Unit Representatives cover one of the following BUs:

1.             Europe

2.             Asia

3.             METSA (Middle East, Turkey, South Asia)

4.             Americas

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Business Unit Representation & Financial Process Alignment:
    • Act as the primary representative of the BU for all FP&A and management reporting discussions.
    • Ensure BU financial planning and reporting requirements are reflected in the ERP implementation and financial data structure.
    • Collaborate with MR and FP&A project teams to develop and implement forecasting, budgeting, and performance monitoring / reporting frameworks.
  • ERP Implementation & Data Integration:
    • Work closely with IT and Finance teams to integrate FP&A processes into the ERP system.
    • Assist in data migration, validation, and reconciliation to ensure financial data accuracy post-go-live.
    • Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency in financial planning and reporting.
  • Compliance & Governance:
    • Support implementation of financial controls and compliance frameworks within the ERP system.
    • Ensure adherence to global financial governance while addressing local business needs.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
    • Serve as the bridge between the Business Unit, MR and FP&A teams, and also IT teams to ensure seamless ERP implementation.
    • Work closely with the FP&A Lead and Global Finance Process Owners to represent business unit needs.
    • Develop and maintain a Change Network across all regions to facilitate smooth adoption of new financial planning processes.
  • Test, Validate, and Optimize:
    • Participate in ERP system testing and validation, ensuring proper financial reporting structures.
    • Identify potential gaps and propose enhancements for process optimization.
    • Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to ensure a successful transition to the new ERP system.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:  

  • Qualifications & Experience:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
    • 5+ years of experience in FP&A, management reporting, or financial planning.
    • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar).
    • Strong knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
    • Experience in ERP transformation and financial process standardization is a plus.
  • Technical & Analytical Skills:
    • Strong understanding of management reporting structures and planning & budgeting processes.
    • Ability to analyze financial data and drive continuous process improvements.
    • Familiarity with automation tools and digital finance solutions.
  • Collaborative Leadership:
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
    • Ability to work across functions and influence key stakeholders.
    • Experience in working within a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

  • A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€8.3bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. ​
  • Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth. ​
  • A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.​
  • A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants 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

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  

Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Disclaimer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!

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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