Ice Cream Finance Supply Manager, Canada

The Magnum Ice Cream Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international ice cream company in Toronto is seeking an Ice Cream Finance Supply Manager to oversee financial operations within the Canada Ice Cream business. The role focuses on enhancing financial performance through strategic decision-making, with responsibilities extending to financial modeling, performance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should have extensive experience in supply chain finance and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience, focusing on supply chain/operations finance.
• Experience managing teams across diverse locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations with end-to-end ownership of Supply Chain Cost (COGS).
• Develop and maintain financial models & forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance.
• Collaborate with teams for accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong understanding of financial analysis & reporting

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Job description

Overview

Job title: Ice Cream Finance Supply Manager

Location: Toronto

Terms & Conditions: Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided

About The Magnum Ice Cream Company

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.

With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

Job Purpose

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 organization. In Ice Cream Finance we are seizing this unique opportunity to reset the role of Finance, with a conscious move from being function-led to business-led. You will operate within a single category with end-to-end responsibility, becoming an empowered and accountable decision-maker free from the complexities of a matrix organization. As the Canada Supply Chain Finance Manager, you will lead the Canada Supply Chain Finance team to enable the business to meet its financial goals, proactively identify opportunities, and implement solutions to enhance the financial performance of the business. Your mission is to infuse financial wisdom into every strategic and operational decision, ensuring that growth is profitable and sustainable.

Additional context : this role involves working within a single category to gain deep understanding of business economics and the international ecosystem, translating that into value creation. The role provides more freedom than traditional finance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations with end-to-end ownership of Supply Chain Cost (COGS) within the Canada Ice Cream business.
• Develop and maintain financial models & forecasts to support business decision making.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identify areas for improvement, and make recommendations for cost-improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic planning and decision making.
• Stay updated on industry and market trends to anticipate potential financial impacts on the company.
• Act as a liaison between finance and other departments to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions.
• Embrace and promote the company\'s values and commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.

What You Need To Succeed

Skills : Unilever-endorsed skills needed for success (navigate the Unilever Skills Site).

Experiences & Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience, with a focus on supply chain / operations finance. CPG experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis & reporting, including budgeting, forecast, and variance analysis.
• Experience managing teams across diverse locations.

Leadership and Standards

• Leadership: You are responsible for delivering to the highest standards and must be resilient to lead others through uncertainty and opportunities beyond the core role.
• Standards of Leadership: Passion for high performance, Personal mastery, Purpose & service.

Pay and Benefits

Pay: The pay range for this position is $99,760 to $149,640. Bonus eligible. Long Term Incentive (LTI) eligible. Benefits include health insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, parental leave, paid vacation and holidays, with terms of plans governing coverage.

Additional Information

As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business, expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company. Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means equal consideration to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities when requested. If you require assistance, contact [e-mail].

For local language versions, see the bilingual notice in this listing. This information is provided in good faith to describe the role and the company you could join.

How to Apply

To apply, apply online and upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch after the closing date with an update on your application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer : Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or other protected status.

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