Location: Kilbourne, IL or Independence, MO
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JOB PURPOSE
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:The
Senior Industrial Finance Manager should have exceptional leadership and be an innate problem-solver, with the ability to support the business in developing and executing on effective business strategies; including the planning and budgeting process. Key responsibilities include:
Lead the North America Foods Industrial Finance Network: three factories: Kilbourn in Illinois, Independence in Missouri and Rexdale in Toronto, with four direct reports.
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Contribute to drive financial performance of the sites together with leadership teams
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Lead annual business planning process, forecasts and actual reporting.
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Lead for cost improvement/restructuring/capex/sourcing projects, and challenge, calculate sensitivities and build business cases.
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Provide financial expertise and challenge on ad hoc projects.
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Provide leadership and vision for process improvement and automation opportunities in the Finance and Performance Management space.
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Lead/Monitor all Cost Controlling activities (Month-End Close, Fixed Assets, Costing) performed by colleagues in Supply Chain Financial Services (SCFS).
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Maintain a robust forecasting system in operation and assure budget holders are involved.
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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.
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Play an active role in driving for change and continuous improvement in the business and within finance; identify areas that require improvement.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Experiences & Qualifications:
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior finance role, with a focus on supply chain/operations finance. CPG experience preferred.
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Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
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Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Experience managing teams across diverse locations.
LEADERSHIP:
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
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PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
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TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people - coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
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BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.
Pay The pay range for this position is $113,400 to $170,200. 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.
What We Can Offer You
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