Senior Finance Manager - Operations & Performance, Ice Cream

Background & Purpose of the Job

This manager will be responsible for providing financial leadership and decision support for brand building activities for US Ice Cream. Primary role is to be a full business partner to the Business Unit Leadership Team and to provide decision support and financial insight to the Brand Teams. The Finance Manager will play a lead role in the development of operating plans, the monitoring of performance against objectives, the evaluation of business opportunities, Zero Based Budgeting, pricing, and cost management initiatives.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

• Manage and develop 2- direct reports.
• Financial lead for all business plans and updates, evaluating alternatives, challenging assumptions, and ensuring plans are aligned with brand and category strategy.
• Ensure Marketing Budgets are appropriately maintained.
• Provide financial counsel to Business Unit Leadership Team, Brand Directors and Brand Teams, taking a holistic view of plans and performance, and advising on action plans to meet financial objectives.
• Utilize best practice tools to evaluate business performance, quantify business risk/opportunity profile, and contribute to the development of plans to exploit opportunities or close gaps. (Zero based budgeting, demand unit/SKU productivity, Pricing, Promotional Packs, Brand led Cost savings).
• Business partner with marketing, sales and supply chain to align on a monthly forecast.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Bachelors degree required with 7-10 years of relevant finance and business experience required.
• Experience in more than core finance areas including Brand, Supply Chain, Customer & Channel Development, Planning & Analysis, Controllers preferred.
• Decision support and Ad hoc evaluation
• Performance Reporting & Business Planning
• Required Competencies: Strategic Influencing, Organizational Awareness, Passion for Growth and Team Commitment.
• Internal controls & Project Management

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

Pay: The pay range for this position is $135,600 to $203,300. 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.

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