Industrial Finance Manager

Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.

Job Title: Industrial Finance Manager

Location: Leeds Factory

Work-Level: 2B

JOB PURPOSE

The Industrial Finance Manager is a member of the Site Leadership Team and participates in all relevant discussions and decisions related to the site. The Leeds Leadership Team offers a very open atmosphere, making it a very good role for anyone interested in making an impact and experiencing the manufacturing world. The Leeds IFM is responsible for providing financial business partnering and controllership to the site. This includes being responsible for in-year performance and site strategic development together with the site leadership team, providing decision-making support, Cost Deployment leadership, and resulting savings delivery. The role is accountable for keeping compliance of the site to the Unilever control framework

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the delivery of in-year financial performance (factory cost/waste/capex), final creation, and submission of site forecasts and annual business plans.
• Drive performance management through Weekly Cost Governance and monthly cycles.
• Co-create and co-drive the savings agenda with operations and use available industrial tools as support (WCM/UMS foundation, ZBB, benchmarking).
• Supports ABC/ transfer pricing process led by SCFS.
• Conduct Month End/Controlling Activities (inventories, assets, balance sheet).
• Develop and manage the 3-year Master Plan and Budget Planning.
• Co-Lead Transformation agenda for the site.
• Serve as a key business partner and integral member of the Site Leadership Team (finance lead on-site), actively participating in all strategic projects. Provide valuable insights and facilitate decision-making, with a strong focus on driving savings and delivering impactful results.

ALL ABOUT YOU

• Finance Qualification equivalent to CIMA or a business degree.
• Relevant experience, with highly valued experiences in Supply Chain and country finance roles.
• Strong business acumen with a natural passion for operations design and business results.
• High level of flexibility to see the big picture but also the courage to deep-dive into specific areas if needed.
• Always curious and continuously seeking to improve.
• Ability to present effectively to senior leaders in the organization and to flex communication style depending on the audience.

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 Sophie Whall on sophie.whall@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.