Associate Finance Manager, FBP

Associate Finance Manager, E-commerce Finance Business Partnering (FBP)

Job Description:

The Associate Finance Manager, Finance Business Partnering will play a critical role in driving financial accuracy, operational insight, and business performance across Unilever Food Solutions Customer Development and FoodServiceDirect.com. This is a highly visible role partnering closely with cross-functional leaders (Operations, Category Management, Marketing, Technology, and Customer Experience) while ensuring strong financial governance and reporting.

The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of controllership rigor, analytical excellence, and business acumen—someone who can dive into details, build processes, influence stakeholders, and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Be the direct business partner to the UFS eCommerce team along with other high growth spaces, whilst being the key Finance connection point between these two fast growing businesses

• Provide financial modeling and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives, new business cases, pricing changes, and operational improvements

• Collaborate with business leaders to analyze performance trends, forecast key drivers, and identify opportunities for margin improvement

• Develop and deliver clear, concise insights that help senior leadership make data-driven decisions

• Support annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes

• Work closely with Operations teams to evaluate inventory management, logistics cost drivers, and profitability levers

Process Optimization & Systems Enablement

• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and efficiencies across Controllership and FP&A activities

• Enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and KPI tracking to improve visibility and accountability

• Partner with Technology & Data teams to strengthen financial systems integrity and optimization

• Own the RFP process and closely partner with business development teams

Financial Controllership & Reporting

• Own P&L reporting for assigned business areas, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and actionable insights

• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in alignment with corporate accounting policies

• Partner with external and internal auditors to support audit requirements and documentation

• Strengthen financial controls, accounting processes, and compliance frameworks

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Business Partnering, FP&A, Controllership, or related Finance roles

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA is a strong plus

• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial controls, and accounting processes

• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence without authority

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP systems (i.e. SAP) is preferred

• Prior experience in e-commerce industry is a strong plus.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environments

Location: Hoboken, NJ (Hybrid — 3 days/week in office)

Experience Required: 5+ years

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