Assistant Finance Manager

Unilever; Kerala; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever in Pondicherry is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager for managing financial operations at a manufacturing site. The role focuses on cost control, budgeting, forecasting and reporting across multiple sites, with close collaboration to drive savings.

You will leverage SAP and Power BI to enhance reporting and controls. The ideal candidate is a CA or MBA with 2–5 years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for driving financial performance in a

Qualifications

• We are looking for a CA or MBA with 2–5 years of experience and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in manufacturing finance and cost management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage factory financial operations including cost control and budgeting.
• Forecast, track and report annual spend of ~Rs.500 Cr across 20 sites.
• Maintain compliance, controls and support statutory audits.
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement and central finance to drive savings.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

CA

MBA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Business Title: Assistant Finance Manager

Location: Pondicherry

ABOUT UNILEVER: Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that strive to improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us every day. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.

At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, color, 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 will work to help you become a better you!

About HUL Finance Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life through the work you do, creating a better business and a better world. You will live with brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We have a strong conviction that sustainable business growth is only possible when you bring together the best talent and give them the opportunity to fully harness their potential. The Finance team at HUL is a mix of extremely motivated, highly talented and curious would be leaders of tomorrow. We are the CFO factory to the world and pride ourselves in the fact that many of the past, present and future CFOs of the most reputed Indian companies trace back their roots to HUL and the fertile grooming grounds of its finance function. As technology is changing and shaping our lives and everything else around us like never before, Finance team is uniquely positioned to make the most of this opportunity and lead the organization transition into the brave new digital world. At HUL Finance we are pioneers who aim to set the pace and benchmarks for others to follow. So if you are looking to work with an organization which has a deeply embedded value culture, believes in business being a multi stakeholder model and has a Purpose which transcends profits then HUL and Finance @ HUL just might be the place for you.

Job Description

We are looking to hire an Assistant Finance Manager for our factory who will be responsible for managing the financial operations of a manufacturing site. The responsibilities will include: Cost Control & Budgeting: Drive factory cost management through detailed analysis of production costs, variance tracking, and adherence to annual budgets. Finance Business Partner, responsible for forecasting, tracking, and reporting an annual spend of approximately Rs. 500 Cr across 20 sites (both own and 2P/3P). The role ensures adherence to compliance and controls, supports statutory audit requirements, manages cost actualization and payments, and partners with the business to deliver targeted savings.

• Compliance & Controls: Maintain strong internal controls at the factory in all areas like- inventory, assets, gate movements, segregation of duties, etc and ensure audit readiness.
• Performance Management: Partner with operations to identify efficiency opportunities, track KPIs, and deliver savings initiatives without compromising quality or safety.
• Technology Enablement: Leverage tools like SAP, Power BI, and advanced analytics to improve process hygiene and reporting accuracy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and central finance teams to align factory performance with business objectives and work closely to identify optimisation opportunities.

Key Skills & Requirement

In HUL Finance, we believe in building careers and recruit not just for a role but for a career in the organisation. We move people every 2 – 3 years and aim at giving our employees holistic experiences across the verticals of finance. We are looking for a CA/ MBA with 2 – 5 years of experience with strong problem solving and analytical abilities and excellent inter-personal and communication skills.

Note

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

MANDATE PRE-Requisite

• Meeting applicable residency period rule is mandatory.