Audit Manager Finance

Unilever Brazil; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company is looking for a candidate to join their Corporate Audit team based in London. This role requires delivering high-quality audits and synthesizing data into concise findings. Key responsibilities include liaising with Centres of Excellence and developing a self-development plan. Ideal applicants will have strong analytical, finance, and communication skills, with an expectation of 40-50% travel to audit sites worldwide. Join a dynamic team focused on excellence and growth.

Qualifications

• Unquestionable ethics and integrity, awareness of Corporate Audit expectations.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into clear, concise findings.
• Strong finance skills and good cross-functional understanding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality audits and evaluate operational effectiveness of controls.
• Liaise with Centres of Excellence on audit findings and identify good practices.
• Develop and action a future-fit self-development plan.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Finance knowledge

Problem-solving

Digital savvy

Leadership

Job description

Location: London, United Kingdom

Scope: Global

Reports to: Global Audit Finance Lead

Join a high performing team, explore Unilever organisation and strengthen its risk & control environment. Are you up for it?

Background

Corporate Audit is a diverse, global and forward‑looking team that aims to protect what we all care for. We deliver with excellence high quality, insightful and timely reassurance on the key risks that could impact Unilever’s purpose. Our team offers a unique opportunity to enhance functional expertise and develop an in‑depth understanding of risk management and governance across Unilever.

Key Accountabilities

In this role you will be part of a multi‑functional and multi‑cultural team auditing business groups, business units, countries, business operations and functions.

• Auditing: deliver high‑quality audits by evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of controls across multiple functional areas and business units.
• Finance Knowledge Network: liaise with Centres of Excellence on audit findings, discuss root causes, identify good practices, develop capability building and internal & external benchmarking. Bring an in‑depth knowledge of finance processes and practices to the audit teams.
• Strategic Priorities and Initiatives: deliver work‑plan and strategic initiatives in line with the priorities of Corporate Audit to ensure that the function is on par with developments in the audit industry.
• Self and Team Development: develop, commit to and action a future‑fit self‑development plan, proactively contribute to the development of others in the team.

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Unquestionable ethics and integrity with an awareness of expectations for Corporate Audit.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize large amounts of data into clear, concise findings.
• Clarity of thinking – ability to see the bigger picture, while interested in diving into details and articulating the findings.
• Problem‑solving skills, ability to make reliable and objective judgments and conclusions.
• Strategic influencing – ability to influence across all levels of the organisation and shared Centre of Excellence.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Fluent spoken and written English is required.
• Strong Finance skills and good cross‑functional understanding.
• Digitally savvy & results‑oriented.
• Mature self‑starter, able to work independently and in teams.
• Self‑confidence and resilient.

Leadership Behaviours

• Care Deeply – We care about how consumers experience our brands, the growth and development of our people, and their impact on the planet. The successful candidate sets high standards for themselves, demonstrates good learning agility and cares for the development of others.
• Focus on What Counts – We prioritise what truly matters, setting clear and stretching goals. The successful candidate evaluates and prioritises activities/initiatives that deliver high impact to the business and function.
• Stay Three Steps Ahead – We encourage bold and creative thinking to make breakthroughs in performance. The successful candidate understands emerging risks and trends and thinks outside the box as needed to make the right audit recommendations.
• Deliver with Excellence – The emphasis is on delivering everything with excellence and pace, taking personal ownership, and holding each other accountable. The successful candidate is results‑oriented, generates intensity using data and insights to make decisions and audit recommendations, and takes personal responsibility and accountability.

Key Relationships

• GCAD
• Centres of Excellence / Process Owners

Travel

The successful candidate will be required to travel world‑wide due to the nature of the role (40‑50% travel). Normally three weeks while doing a travel audit.

Equal Opportunities

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. Unilever gives full and fair consideration to all applicants and continues the development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy.