Ui Assistant Finance Manager

ABOUT UNILEVER 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 At Unilever your career will be a unique journey grounded in our inclusive collaborative and flexible working environment We don t believe in the one size fits all approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future Unilever international As the ninth global cluster we work across the world to fill white spaces for Unilever We treat the business as our own As intrapreneurs we introduce Unilever s brands into white space geographies like Korea Pacific Islands Mongolia and spearhead launches of iconic household brands like Dove Lifebuoy Sunlight Fair Lovely TRESemme into big markets like U S China Europe and SEAA As Unilever s growth engine we establish global white space businesses in key channels such as Health Beauty Discounters E-Commerce and alternate channels such as travel retail marketing to institutional partners like the United Nations and seeding Unilever brands to overseas diaspora who crave for a taste of their familiar home brands Singapore is our global hub leading strategy marketing thinking seeding plans and alignment with the global categories and supply chain Job Position UI Assistant Finance Manager - BG B WB Foods Function Finance Reports to Zhihong Lam Scope Local Location India Mumbai Main Accountabilities Performance Management and Information Management Drive the development and be the key owner of Information and Performance Management capabilities for the UI through development of sharp and highly automated Performance Management Review Decks and Data Analytics Co-lead monthly reporting process setup and continuous improvement to ensure timely transparent accurate and complete reporting Actively coordinate with the appropriate Unilever stakeholders to plug or dock UI processes into existing Operating Company Finance operating framework Finance Business Partnering - BG Finance Finance Business partner and trusted finance advisor to assist the Finance Manager and the Business Development Team across ANZ to drive performance management decision support strategy formulation and strategy into action Co-lead and drive BU and Country discussions to ensure alignment across internal and external stakeholders Prepare the various ad-hoc analysis for Business Review Meetings and Board meetings prepare rolling forecasts and business plans for both BGs brands channel geographies Manage month end activities of the geography scope Monthly trade and marketing Accruals and customer claims review to ensure timely accurate recognition expenses Co-lead and drive Pricing Framework for customers in the geographical scope to ensure profitability and growth based on intended market strategy Co-lead and drive Quarterly and Monthly Activity Plan MAP process to ensure Efficiency of investments on trade and marketing spends Managing customer creation endorsement and credit review for credit limits and credit terms Ensure efficient Working Capital via Debtors Management procedures Claims Invoicing review and outstanding items Controllership Manage and improve financial business processes and ensure financial records are in-compliance with global financial controls framework and Internal policies procedures and external SOX controls requirements Direct Reports - Individual Contributor Role Key Interfaces UI Business Development teams BGs operating company Business and Finance teams UI Supply Chain and UI Supply Chain Finance UI CD OPS UI Central Finance teams FP A FET AR AP Treasury R2R Controllers Teams Critical success Factors for the Job Key Skills Working in cross functional teams Business Partnering Project management Decision support including business case preparations Advanced knowledge of Excel Power Point Strong SAP BW ECC operational knowledge and preferably Hyperion Strong Analytical capabilities with bias to Drive Action Relevant Experience Qualifications Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Financial Analysis Information Management roles Experience in one of the Business partnering roles Supply Chain Information Management or Category finance lead Preferably experience in Tax Controlling Fully Qualified Accountant preferably with CIMA CA equivalent Standards of Leadership Required Agility Passion for High Performance Business Acumen