Ice Cream Functional Solutions Leader Of Finance

Looking for Your Dream Job Join Our Ice Cream Team Requisition id R-1168720 Role Title Functional Solution Leader of Finance Accounting Scope To lead the functional solution of Finance Accounting globally as part of the Global Business Solution GBS organization for The Magnum Ice Cream Company TMICC Reports to Head of GBS Location Pune India Terms Conditions local terms ABOUT MAGNUM ICE CREAM Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream Once separated from Unilever November 1st 2025 the TMICC will become the world s largest global Ice Cream Company with over 100 years experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent yet responsible craft food experiences We have 35 brands including 3 one billion Euro brands Magnum Wall s Ben Jerry s a strong presence in over 60 countries generating annual revenue of EUR8 billion All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better creating joyful experiences In our Ice Cream business we re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds creating unique products We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate We are committed to developing and nurturing talent You will have ample options for career growth and exploration Your career development will be a priority for us and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company ABOUT GLOBAL BUSINESS SOLUTION GBS GBS is TMICC s trusted transformation partner delivering innovative and integrated solutions from design to delivery We develop future-fit capability expertise and technologically advanced solutions to unlock speed simplicity and operational agility across TMICCs operations This is your chance for a once in a lifetime career experience playing a part in the creation of a fully independent new Ice Cream company and a greenfield GBS organization You will develop global capabilities across different functions such as Sales support Customer Services and Consumer Engagement centers Finance Procurement Supply Chain Marketing Data analytics innovations and so on partnering with Business Functions JOB PURPOSE Your role as Functional Solution Leader of Finance plays a pivotal leadership role to support the GBS strategy-into-action The role will design implement and run the future of GBS Finance organization and capabilities while lead the relevant demerger TSA exit transition and drive the finance transformation in TMICC In addition you will lead a culture of continuous improvement and transformation by combining deep operational expertise and visionary leadership with data-driven insights and feedback to deliver seamless scalable and digitally enabled customer experiences that strengthen business agility efficiency and profitable growth KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Define Design the GBS Finance organization and process design by working closely with Finance key leadership and stakeholders in BU other functions ERP team etc Lead the future Global Process Owners Experts to deliver more effective and efficient design and operation Drive process standardization automation and continuous improvement in close alignment with relevant stakeholders Key SPOC for Finance in GBS to the Business and Function stakeholders Lead the successful exit of customer operations related TSAs delivering to hard deadlines to support the demerger of TMICC from Unilever Support to develop and execute the global GBS Finance strategy to deliver operation excellence business agility and simplicity Design build recruit and lead a best-in-class GBS Finance team across our GBS global and regional hubs promoting a quality integrity client-centricity mindset Lead digital transformation initiatives across Finance to design end-to-end digital RTR FP A and others journeys driving deployment and adoption of innovative technologies AI-driven analytics chatbots self-service platforms and beyond in partnership with Enterprise Technology teams Oversee global service delivery and performance management across Finance lines delivering consistent performance to SLAs and achieving KPIs Work closely with the MDM and Data Analytics team to provide finance performance insights Build strong relationships with key business functions markets and act as a strategic liaison between GBS and business functions markets ensuring alignment on customer experience goals and priorities Serve as a key contributor to the GBS Leadership Team and transformation roadmap influencing global operating models process harmonization continuous improvement and new capability roll-outs Create and maintain relevant documents assets tools and processes Budget and cost management related to GBS Finance WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED Experience Must have 15 years in leadership role in Finance Solution role within a shared services GBS organization preferably experience with consumer goods company 12 years leading large-scale transformation programs within RTR FP A and controllership S4 Hana implementation and Blackline experience Experience leading geographically distributed teams across multiple markets Set up new organization globally and future state design and implementation experience Program Project management in big transformation is advantage such as switching platform and global roll out experience Strong track record in operational leadership service delivery excellence and process improvement Lean Six Sigma certification preferred Advantages Consolidation tool implementation and experience Merger demerger experience in operation Audit experience Competencies Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business goals into operational execution underpinned by digital technology deployments Understanding of RTR FP A and supply chain Finance and experience design A customer consumer-centric mindset with a passion for high performance continuous improvement with strong awareness of emerging digital technologies Data-driven mindset leveraging analytics to measure predict and improve performance Strong change leader with solid stakeholder management skills able to effectively deal with resistance and conflicts establish strong relationships and trust Exceptional ability to manage complexity including competing priorities risk management and interdependency management Demonstrated influential leadership skills are key able to build motivate and lead teams in an international context Highly analytical and structured customer centric behavior excellence eye for detail hands-on mentality and ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines Qualifications Relevant Master s Degree or relevant experience Charter Accountant or CFA or equivalent Advanced Lean Practitioner or equivalent experience Fluent in English language additional languages are a plus ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE TMICC embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age disability gender reassignment race religion or belief sex sexual orientation marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to TMICC career page We take pleasure seriously Join the Ice Cream team now TMICC