Job Title - Finance Analyst – SCFS Global Operations
Job Location - Bangalore
ABOUT UNILEVER:
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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.
FUNCTION AND SERVICE LINE INTRODUCTION
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/robotised 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
In SCFS we recently established a Global SCFS operations team managing end to end processes for all countries globally through implementation of a Global Process Model.
The Finance analyst will perform various activities covering the processes below:
New Product Costing
Periodic Standard Costing and Transfer Pricing
Innovation Business Case Costing
Financial Accounting
Month-End Close and Reporting
Trade Debtor
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Global process deployment for NPD Costing, Innovation Costing, Month-End Close and Trade Debtor for scope extensions
Subject matter expertise in the relevant area(s)
Business Partner and first point of contact within Unilever for relevant processes
Guide and deliver through the 3PSPs (CG, IBM etc.) and monitor performance
Manage effective service delivery, creating exceptional user experience in stakeholder community
In depth understanding of business systems and tools
GFCF (mainly in the area of Make to Deliver and Fixed Assets/CAPEX) controls understanding, documentation and attend / support SOX and other Audits
Data mining and KPI monitoring and improvements
Excellent service delivery and continuous improvements
Issue management and resolution
Support preparation of Governance meetings with global stakeholders such as Capgemini and Global Procurement Finance, SCF and OCs
Support internal discussions by sharing a global picture with the right facts. Benchmark cross-cluster to spot and drive opportunities to harmonize or implement more efficient ways of working
Support various projects touching the processes NPD Costing, Innovation Costing, Month-End Close and Trade Debtor/TWC
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
Masters or Bachelor's degree in finance or equivalent experience
Background in Finance (> 2 years’ experience)
Prior experience in Finance and Accounting
Experience in Project management
English fluency (Business level)
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
Project Management, knowledge transfer or production controlling experience would be an adventage
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
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you!