Assistant Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Manager - SCFS Operations

Location: Bangalore

About Unilever

Be part of the world's most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas, and disrupt processes use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life - giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you'll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you'll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we'll work to help you become a better you.

About UniOps

Unilever Operations (UniOps) is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. UniOps serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.

About the Function
In this role you will work as part of the Global Supply Chain Finance Services (SCFS) team at Unilever. At SCFS we aim to create value through continuous global impact on the financial results of Unilever and we live a strong purpose inspired to make an impact. Our operational scope includes costing, accounting, reporting and controlling activities within the domain of Supply Chain Finance. We work in a dynamic environment with significant change in ways of working resulting from continuous improvement projects, automated/robotized solutions, data driven insights. With our ambitious continuous improvement and new scope agenda, we are focusing on different aspects. Redesigning the global process models, process optimizations by utilizing third party service provider and technology solutions, lead and own the design of global/regional projects. Ensure compliance in financial controls and develop solutions to drive analytics and insights. SCFS activities are delivered from locations across 3 continents - Europe (Poland), Americas (Mexico) and Asia (India).
Purpose of the Role:
Assistant Finance Manager gives support to the Supply chain Finance teams in business, by performing various day to day operational activities on their behalf, discussing and sharing relevant information and assumptions behind these activities so that SCF Business teams can concentrate on their core business partnering tasks.

Main Responsibilities
. Supply Chain Cost Analytics and Reporting related activities for Business Teams
. Governing the service delivery of the processes with 3PSP
. Business Partner and First point of contact within Unilever for relevant processes
. Design support for assigned SCF processes
. Manage effective service delivery, creating exceptional user experience in stakeholder community
. In depth understanding of business systems and tools
. GFCF controls understanding, documentation and attend / support SOX and other Audits
. Data mining and KPI development
. Driving Excellence in service delivery and continuous improvements
. Support internal discussions by sharing Global picture with right facts
. Benchmark processes across the globe to spot and drive opportunities to harmonize or implement more efficient ways of working
. Support / Lead various projects touching the processes governed by Global SCFS or implementation of new scope activities

Experiences and Qualifications
. Masters or Bachelor's degree in finance or equivalent experience
. Background in Finance ( 3 years experience)
. Prior experience in Finance and Accounting (e.g. SU finance)
. Experience in Project management
. English fluency (Business level)
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
. Project Management, knowledge transfer or production controlling experience would be an advantage.

Skills
. Financial Accounting and Reporting knowledge
. Analytical thinking and problem-solving mind-set.
. Effective Communication: Fluent in English, oral and written
. Prioritization and Planning of own agenda
. Forward looking approach and ability to provide what if analysis
. A strong customer and service centric mindset
. Stakeholders Management
. IT skills - excellent level of computer literacy (incl excel & SAP)
. Team working - demonstrate commitment to the team in helping to achieve
goals proactively share best practice, ideas and insights with colleagues
. Agility and ability to adjust quickly to changes
. Strong in holding self and others accountable

Leadership Skills
. Passion for High Performance: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
. Personal Mastery: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

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