Industrial Finance Lead

Unilever; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational consumer goods company is seeking an Associate Finance Manager for their Toronto, Ontario plant. This role involves overseeing daily controllership operations, driving financial performance, and leading cost controlling activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in Supply Chain Finance. The position offers an inclusive work environment and emphasizes diversity in the workforce.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in Supply Chain Finance or Consumer Product Goods (CPG).
• Experience leading efficient budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ability to develop strong personal and team relationships across business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site Plant Controller for daily operations.
• Drive financial performance through strategic insights and support.
• Assist in annual business planning, forecasts, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

Function: Finance

Reports to: Associate Finance Director - NAM CD Operations

Location: Hoboken

Terms & Conditions: Full-time

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. As the Associate Finance Manager-Industrial Finance, Rexdale, you will be the onsite Plant Controller at our Toronto, Ontario Factory (Rexdale). You'll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site Plant Controller, overseeing daily controllership operations and ensuring excellence in budget management processes
• Play a key role in driving the financial performance of the site through strategic insights and operational support
• Assist with the annual business planning process, forecasts, and actual reporting
• Lead and monitor Cost Controlling activities including Month-End Close, Fixed Assets management, and Costing, which are performed by colleagues in Supply Chain Financial Services (SCFS)
• Liaise with the SCFS team to ensure the complete and timely running of financial processes
• Provide analysis of the output transfer prices, highlighting drivers of change and providing actionable insights
• Maintain a robust forecasting system in operation and ensure budget holders are actively involved

Key Responsibilities

• You're a born leader: You are quick to identify the root cause of the business issue, you are creative in proposing solutions, influential in selling your ideas and resilient in execution
• You're a winner who embraces challenges and continuous improvement, aiming to solve problems and learn from outcomes
• You're a changemaker: You are a self-starter who enjoys connecting the dots and shaping a lasting impact
• You're a culture & change champion: You value building teams, care for people, and contribute to collective performance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 4+ years of relevant work experience: Supply Chain Finance preferred; Consumer Product Goods (CPG) preferred
• ERP Experience required; SAP preferred
• Microsoft Office required; Advanced Excel required
• Experience leading efficient and effective budgeting and forecasting activities (complex and time-sensitive, cycle-driven and forward-looking)
• Developing strong personal and team relationships across a multitude of business stakeholders

Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

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Unilever Canada est une organisation engagée à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifié nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétiques, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordé.

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