Assistant Finance Manager

Unilever; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hindustan Unilever Limited in Kolkata invites an Assistant Finance Manager to strengthen financial performance at the manufacturing site. You will partner with central and site finance teams to support cost management, investment evaluation and reliable reporting.

This role offers broad exposure to manufacturing finance and the chance to turn data into practical business insights. You will join a collaborative team that values curiosity, ownership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with up to three years of professional experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence working with financial data and reports.
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across locations and functions.

Responsibilities

• Support cost management through budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Track savings initiatives and validate financial benefits are delivered.
• Assist financial appraisals for capital investments and improvement projects.
• Maintain strong governance and controls across the manufacturing site.
• Identify risks and process improvements with cross-location teams.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards with clear performance insights.
• Coordinate submissions with finance teams across factory locations.
• Support internal and external audits and compliance requirements.
• Leverage data and digital tools to simplify reporting and decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Financial data analysis

Forecasting and budgeting

Proactive detail-oriented

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Business Title: Assistant Finance Manager Location: Kolkata Regional Office This role helps strengthen financial performance and decision-making for the manufacturing site. You will partner with central and site finance teams to support cost management, savings governance, investment evaluation, risk management and reliable reporting. The role offers broad exposure to manufacturing finance and the opportunity to turn data into practical business insights. You will join a collaborative, high-performing team that values curiosity, ownership and continuous improvement.

At Hindustan Unilever Limited, we do not just hire for a job. We invite you to build a career with meaningful impact and room to grow.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support cost management through budgeting, forecasting and analysis of variances against plans.
• Track savings initiatives, maintain governance and validate that financial benefits are delivered and reported accurately.
• Support financial appraisals for capital investments, cost initiatives and operational improvement projects.
• Help maintain strong financial governance and control processes across the manufacturing site.
• Proactively identify financial risks, control gaps and process improvement opportunities, and work with teams to address them.
• Prepare and maintain management reports and dashboards that provide clear insights into business performance.
• Coordinate with finance teams across factory locations to ensure submissions are timely, complete and accurate.
• Support internal and external audits, business reviews and compliance requirements.
• Use data and emerging digital tools to simplify reporting, strengthen controls and improve decision-making.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with up to three years of professional experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence working with financial data and reports.
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders across locations and functions.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Comfort using artificial intelligence and other digital tools in finance.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposure to manufacturing, factory operations or supply chain finance.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, financial controls or investment evaluation.
• Experience creating dashboards, management reports or reporting improvements.
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At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The role is expected to be based in Kolkata, West Bengal
• Roles at Hindustan Unilever Limited typically evolve every two to three years, creating opportunities to gain experience across different factories, regional offices or corporate teams over time.
• “Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion” 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.

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