Associate Finance Manager- US SCL

Unilever • Hoboken, NJ

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About The Position

The Associate Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the Profit and Loss (P&L) statements and ensuring the financial health of the organization. This role will involve close collaboration with various departments to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and drive profitability. Specifically, an AFM will: Serve as a strategic business partner, bringing an understanding of Finance, value creation and business drivers to a cross functional team working on the $2B Unilever Skin Cleansing business. 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. Implement process improvement actions in assigned areas in line with development of procedures for required duties. Build and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional business partners to develop annual financial plans and 3 year strategic frameworks. Manage P&L gap closing to targets by strategic influencing business partners. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and track financial metrics. Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities for cost savings, at times using Zero based budgeting and revenue enhancement. Prepare and present financial reports and insights to senior management and stakeholders. Clear written and verbal communication. Lead ad-hoc financial projects and analysis as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 3 - 5+ years of related financial planning and analysis experience with increasing responsibility
• 3-5 years of experience in finance or accounting, with a focus on P&L management.
• An enterprising and inquisitive nature that can find solutions to complex problems
• Experience creating and implementing process improvement solutions

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in Brand, Supply Chain, Customer Development (Sales), Audit, Accounting, Financial Reporting, or Financial Planning is preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner, bringing an understanding of Finance, value creation and business drivers to a cross functional team working on the $2B Unilever Skin Cleansing business.
• 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.
• Implement process improvement actions in assigned areas in line with development of procedures for required duties.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional business partners to develop annual financial plans and 3 year strategic frameworks.
• Manage P&L gap closing to targets by strategic influencing business partners.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and track financial metrics.
• Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities for cost savings, at times using Zero based budgeting and revenue enhancement.
• Prepare and present financial reports and insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Lead ad-hoc financial projects and analysis as needed.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level