Ice Cream – Supply Chain Finance FP&A Analyst Europe

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date. 

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN ICE CREAM – Supply Chain Finance FP&A Analyst Europe

Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Full-time   

Local conditions apply  

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations. 

ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream 

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability 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 €8 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 are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025. Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure.  

Ice Cream Finance: Leading for a winning, trusted and investible global ice cream market leader 

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 organisation. 

Just imagine the benefits of working within a single category, where everyone and everything is laser-focused on the same goal, where there's opportunity to develop deep and wide understanding of the business economics and international ecosystem of a single category, and to translate that into value creation.  

The role of Ice Cream Finance in this momentous moment is staggering, exciting, and yes...a little daunting, which is why we are looking for empowered and accountable decision makers who are keen to take on end-to-end responsibility; if you are a self-starter who identifies opportunities, takes initiative, and innovates to create value, who is proactive, resourceful and comfortable with challenge and uncertainty, you will thrive with us. In return, you will be rewarded with a rich finance role, no matter where you are in your career, and within an environment that’s both fulfilling and fun...after all, life tastes better with Ice Cream!    

JOB PURPOSE: 

The Supply Chain Finance Analyst is responsible for managing the core reporting processes of the European Supply Chain in close cooperation with the Supply Chain FP&A Manager, ensuring a timely and accurate delivery of monthly results as well as forecast information and performance headlines.

The role is interacting with multiple stakeholders within the broader Supply Chain Finance and Supply Chain Financial Services teams to enable the relevant performance discussions. The collaboration with different SC Finance teams is key to align the operational month end procedures as well as share and learn from best practices.

Hence, the candidate is required to develop a deep understanding of Supply Chain processes end-to-end while being able to translate this knowledge into value-focused improvement actions. Strong analytical skills are key to succeed in this role. In addition, the aim is to improve processes in terms of speed, accuracy and simplicity and generating new capabilities to further improve performance management. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Based in Amsterdam, the Supply Chain Finance FP&A Analyst Europe is responsible for:

• Managing the core reporting processes of the European Supply Chain, including Actuals and Forecast for Ice Cream Europe.

• Coordinating information flow between Supply Chain BU Finance and Supply Chain Financial Services teams & holding them accountable for timeliness and quality of information

• Continuous improvement of processes and analytical tools to create better insights faster

• Drive consolidation of all different functions within SC and ensure full P&L completeness

• Full reporting of SC results, comparing to Prior Year, Latest Forecast and Budget and be able to clarify the variations and actions to be taken. You own the actuals and the forecast of SC, together with the FP&A mgr.

• Ensure proper clarity is provided in the reporting, always simplifying the message to stakeholders in words and presentations

• Pro-actively look for improvements in the process and business opportunities and confidently challenge the business owners 

• Center of expertise for Supply Chain Finance specific technical concepts and systems

• Provide expertise and support in Supply Chain Finance projects

The SC FP&A Analyst will interface with the following key stakeholders:

• FP&A Manager and SC FP&A Manager (line manager).

• Ice Cream EE SC Finance manager and within the larger team of the EU SC Finance Director

• SC Financial Services team based in Katowice, Poland

• BU SC Finance & SC FP&A Teams in Europe

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and interested to dive into details while being able to zoom-out to see the big picture.

• Reporting fundamentals: knowledge/experience in financial analytics, reporting and forecasting with large data sets. Has experience with month end processes.

• A natural passion for understanding processes end-to-end and scrutinizing business results. Is biased towards actions that have the most tangible and significant impact to the business.

• Excel skills a must and experience with reporting systems in large businesses is a plus. 

• Relevant experience with GMVA/Cost Contribution and Supply Chain Finance is a plus.

• Rapidly absorbs new information, knowledge and applies new techniques and procedures.

• Hands-on mentality to ensure things get done and holding self & others accountable

• Communication skills: able to present effectively and to translate technical results into business insights.

• Networking skills: able to work remotely with numerous stakeholders and to develop with them collaborative relationships.

 WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?  

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!   

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.  

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.   

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.   

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.   

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products. 

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.    

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).  

• Home work allowance 

• Company laptop and mobile phone 

• Green Mobility Policy 

EXCITED?  

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.  

Looking forward to meeting you!    

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.   

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.  

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