Finance Manager – Finance Business Partner, Condiments Supply Chain Vertical

Unilever • Chicago, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are someone who’s looking to become part of a leading organization, then this role is just for you! As the Finance Manager, Condiments Supply Chain Vertical, you will be the onsite Finance lead at our Chicago, IL & Toronto, Ont. plants and the direct business partner to the factory leadership teams, owning short-term operational performance and long-term financial strategy. This role will be based out of Chicago, IL and would require an element of travel to the Canadian production site in Toronto, Canada. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience across Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, and commercial finance (brand or sales business partnering); CPG experience preferred
• Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner. Demonstrated ability to drive results through strategic financial insights
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills. Excellent communication and influential leadership skills to collaborate with Senior Leadership
• Experience managing a direct report is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Head of Finance on two Factory Leadership Teams (CHI-Kilbourn & TOR-Rexdale) providing senior finance representation and guidance to Factory Directors and supply chain teams
• Drive big bold transformational initiatives that align to the long-term strategic vision for the site, including ownership of large-scale CAPEX projects
• Contribute to strategic decision-making processes and support the rollout of new digital platforms and partnerships, with a focus on performance management.
• Lead efforts to enhance and monitor key performance indicators to drive business performance
• Lead your team through the annual business planning process and monthly forecast rollups ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Drive long range and strategic planning discussions
• Manage, lead, coach and develop a team of 2 associates

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: Manager