Senior Manager Industrial Finance - Nutrition

Unilever • Independence, MO

297d • $113,400 - $170,200

About The Position

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! The Senior Industrial Finance Manager will be the Head of Factory Finance for all three of the North American Foods factories, supporting brands such as Hellmann's Mayo, and Knorr Cooking Aids & Mini Meals. In this role you will be the onsite Finance lead driving controls and process excellence. Unilever does promote a flexible working environment, but this role would require an element of travel to the three different production sites near Chicago, IL, Kansas City, MO, and Toronto, Canada. As the Senior Industrial Finance Manager, you will partner with the North America Sourcing Unit network to enable the business to meet its financial goals, proactively lead efforts to identify opportunities, and implement solutions to enhance the financial performance of our factories. Your mission is to infuse financial wisdom into every strategic and operational decision, ensuring that growth trajectory is not only profitable but also sustainable. Most importantly, you will coach and develop our talented team of Site Controllers!

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior finance role, with a focus on supply chain/operations finance.
• CPG experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing teams across diverse locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the North America Foods Industrial Finance Network: three factories: Kilbourn in Illinois, Independence in Missouri and Rexdale in Toronto, with four direct reports.
• Contribute to drive financial performance of the sites together with leadership teams.
• Lead annual business planning process, forecasts and actual reporting.
• Lead for cost improvement / restructuring / capex / sourcing projects, and challenge, calculate sensitivities and build business cases.
• Provide financial expertise and challenge on ad hoc projects.
• Provide leadership and vision for process improvement and automation opportunities in the Finance and Performance Management space.
• Lead/Monitor all Cost Controlling activities (Month-End Close, Fixed Assets, Costing) performed by colleagues in Supply Chain Financial Services (SCFS).
• Maintain a robust forecasting system in operation and assure budget holders are involved.
• Play a key role in the finance community within the North America Foods, developing relationships to drive performance improvements in the SU, sharing best practices with colleagues.
• Play an active role in driving for change and continuous improvement in the business and within finance; identify areas that require improvement.

Benefits

• 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
• Access to numerous voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree