• Job Description

  Req#: R-69117

  Background & Purpose of the Job

  At Unilever, we act fast to anticipate consumer needs, translate ideas into new products, and partner with our retailer partners to execute with excellence. We create products that people enjoy, trust, and use as part of their daily lives. Which is why, as part of Unilever, you could make an impact on a global and local scale. We look for people with different views, ideas, experiences and backgrounds to bring dynamism to the business and, most importantly, an empathy with consumers. It's those individuals working together that make Unilever one of the most successful consumer goods companies in the world. Individuals with the courage to be heard, seize opportunities, and take risks. A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits, and a working culture that embraces diversity. You can shape your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth. As an Associate Finance Manager, you will partner with the business to ensure growth and to enable the business to meet its' financial goals, proactively lead efforts to identify opportunities, and implement solutions to enhance the financial performance of the business.

  Who You Are & What You’ll Do

  You love to win, and have fun doing it: Models success and fulfillment, achieves satisfaction by helping others to continue developing their skills.

  You’re a change maker: Given the rapid pace of change in our portfolio, the AFM needs to partner with brand to drive change in the way we manage the business and to ensure we grow in a profitable, sustainable way.

  You’re a culture & change champion: Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with multiple and diverse stakeholders.

  • Support analytical and business frameworks as well as a quantitative approach to decision-making that shape the overall strategic course of the organization.

  • Focus on operations including but not limited to formulation of pricing strategies, business assessment of new product initiatives, economic evaluation of capital expenditures, competitive analysis and benchmarking, and business process redesign.

  • Analyze financial results and key trends, assess current and future business risks, and communicate results to leadership.

  • Partner with US sales teams to drive profitable growth and develop best practices for improvement in trade spend management.

  • Future-proof how we go-to-market by supporting the development of a 3-year customer strategy to strengthen our distributor model for sustainable growth as retailers consolidate.

  • Proactively identify opportunities by using financial information and provide analytical support and insights to drive category performance.

  • Collaborate effectively with other functional finance leaders to ensure that financial processes are running effectively.

  What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • Bachelor degree in a related field; Master degree preferred

  • Minimum four years of relevant work experience

  • Excellent analytical and communication skills with ability to respond under pressure.

  • Business partnering experience with clear, focused and sound financial assessment and guidance (strategic insights, risks, and opportunities)

  • Ability and drive to work independently and proactively identify white-space opportunities.

  • Developing strong personal and team relationships across a multitude of business stakeholders

  Pay: The pay range for this position is $83,200 to $124,700. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

  Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

  Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

  Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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  Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

  Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

  If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com . Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

• About the company

  Unilever plc is a British multinational consumer goods company headquartered in London, England. Unilever's products are available in around 190 countries.

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